SALSA DI POMODORI, PROSCIUTTO, E CAPPERI (ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE)

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(Tomato Sauce with Prosciutto and Capers) from Cucina di Calabria. Serve with fresh or dried taglairini (1/4 inch noodles) When I make this I substitute crushed tomato for the chopped because my family likes a smoother tomato sauce. Either is fine.

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     European

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 -3 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced and coarsely chopped
1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons fresh basil, coarsely chopped and divided
2 tablespoons capers
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan add olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion and saute for 3-4 minutes or until translucent.
  • Add garlic and chopped prosciutto.
  • Saute for 1-2 minutes or until garlic is light golden brown.
  • Lower heat, add tomatoes and 2 T. basil, and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes.
  • If the mixture seems too thick, add a little hot water.
  • Stir in the remaining basil, capers, salt and pepper.
  • Simmer for 2 minutes.

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