Classic Arrabbiata tomato sauce
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- Prep Time25 mins
- Total Time25 mins
- Makes10 cups (2.5 L)
Ingredients
8 garlic cloves
2 large onions
2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, or 1 tbsp dried rosemary leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
10 to 12 regular or 18 to 20 plum tomatoes, about 2.5 kg
156-mL can tomato paste
4 tsp dried oregano leaves
4 tsp dried basil leaves
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp hot-red-chili-flakes
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil, optional
Instructions
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, mince garlic and chop onions. Chop rosemary. Heat oil in a large wide saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onions and garlic. Stir often until onions start to soften, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, to remove tomato skins, slice an x in the bottom of each. Add a few at a time to boiling water. Boil about 30 seconds. Then, using a slotted spoon, remove to a large bowl filled with cold water. Slip off skins and discard. Coarsely chop tomatoes, including seeds.
Once onions are softened, add tomatoes, juice and seeds. Stir in tomato paste. Sprinkle with rosemary, oregano, dried basil, salt, chili flakes and sugar. Increase heat to high. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, partially covered and stirring occasionally, to thicken sauce and develop flavour, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, chop fresh basil. Once sauce is cooked, stir in basil. Sauce will keep well, covered and refrigerated, up to 1 week or freeze about 5 months. Freeze in 1- or 2-cup (250- or 500-mL) portions for fast microwaving for dinner for one or two.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 124, Protein 3g, Carbohydrates 18g, Fat 6g, Fibre 4g, Sodium 376mg.
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