MARCELLA HAZAN'S CLASSIC ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE

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Categories     Sauce     Tomato     Vegetarian     Simmer

Yield 2-4 people

Number Of Ingredients 7

28-ounce can peeled plum tomatoes, no salt or herbs added
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small white onion, peeled and cut in half
Kosher salt
To serve
Shaved Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes, butter, onion halves, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer then lower the heat. Crush the tomatoes lightly with the back of a spoon as they cook, and stir occasionally. Simmer very gently for 45 minutes, or until droplets of fat appear on the surface of the tomatoes. Remove and discard the onion.

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