Salsa di Pomodoro

Name: Salsa di Pomodoro
Ingredients: 5 pounds ripe tomatoes, with stem ends removed, coarsely chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 cup freshly chopped basil leaves, plus 6 whole fresh basil leaves; Salt; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon sugar; Freshly ground pepper

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

5 pounds ripe tomatoes, with stem ends removed, coarsely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup freshly chopped basil leaves, plus 6 whole fresh basil leaves
Salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
Freshly ground pepper

Directions

1

Stir the tomatoes, onion, and chopped basil together in a large pot.
2

Season to taste with salt.
3

Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes, stirring often.
4

A few cups at a time, pass the mixture through a food mill.
5

Return the sauce to a clean pot with the olive oil, basil leaves, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste.
6

Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.