CLASSIC TOMATO SAUCE FOR PASTA

CLASSIC TOMATO SAUCE FOR PASTA image

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 garlic clove finely chopped
one small yellow onion chopped
1 shallot finely chopped
4 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Maldon salt
1/2 cup dry red wine
4 tomatoes
1/2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp fresh chopped oregano leaves.

Steps:

score an X on the bottom of each tomatoe and blanch individually in boiling water for 10 seconds. Transfer immediately to ice water. Peel skin off blanched tomatoes and core. Chop tomatoes reserving any juice. Heat olive oil in saucepan and add garlic over medium high heat. Saute 1 minute. Add shallot and onion. Saute until onion is softened. Stir in red wine. Stir in tomatoes plus juices. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add Maldon salt, Worcestershire Sauce and balsamic vinegar to taste. Add oregano and simmer 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to food processor. Pulse blend 30 seconds.