TOMATO-MINT SAUCE

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Use to make Apizz chef John LaFemina's Lamb Meatballs with Tomato-Mint Cream Sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     Italian Recipes

Yield Makes 5 to 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (28-ounce) cans whole plum tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
1/4 cup finely chopped garlic
3 tablespoons coarse salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes in the jar of a blender; blend for 15 seconds and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; add shallots and garlic and cook until soft and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Add salt, mint, basil, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; stir to combine. Add tomatoes and 2 cups water; bring to a boil, and immediately reduce to a simmer. Cook for 45 minutes.

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