ARRABBIATA SAUCE

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Categories     Sauce     Herb     Tomato     Vegetable     Basil     Hot Pepper     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 5 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 lb plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 fresh hot chile such as Thai or serrano, finely chopped, including seeds
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
Special Equipment
a food mill fitted with medium disk

Steps:

  • Simmer tomatoes, chile, and oil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • During last 10 minutes of cooking, add garlic and stir sauce frequently to prevent scorching.
  • Remove from heat, then stir in basil and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Force through food mill into a large bowl.

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