FRESH TOMATO SAUCE FOR PIZZA

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Use whatever type of tomatoes you like: juicy heirlooms, meaty plums, or sweet yellows.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes about 4 cups (enough for 16 pizzas)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
3 pounds ripe tomatoes, chopped, juices reserved
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
8 fresh basil leaves, torn if large

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over mediumheat. Add onions, garlic, and carrotsand cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.Add tomatoes and their juices, a pinchof salt, oregano, and basil; bring toa simmer.
  • Reduce heat to low andcook, stirring occasionally until sauceis thick, about 1 hour. Puree in a foodprocessor, if desired. Season with saltand pepper.
  • Let sauce cool to roomtemperature before using on pizza.(Refrigerate for up to a week, or freezefor up to two months.)

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