This tomato sauce could not be more simple to make. It’s the time you allow it to reduce that really develops the flavours for this unctuous sauce that makes the perfect base for many meals.
Ingredients
30g butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, finely chopped
400g tinned tomatoes
200ml water
2 tbsp tomato puree
salt and pepper to taste
Method
Fry the butter over a medium heat in a large lidded pan and once melted, add the chopped onions and fry for a few minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute or two, before adding the tinned tomatoes and tomato puree.
Stir until well combined and bring to a simmer. Pop the lid on and let the sauce reduce for 30-45 minutes. Keep checking on it from time to time and use splashes of water to stop the sauce from sticking. I just fill the empty tomato can with tap water and use as much as I need.
Season to taste, and that really is it. It’s the cooking time that completely changes the flavour of the tomatoes. This sauce is perfect through pasta, or a great base for meat and fish.
