Classic Tomato Sauce
6 servings
30 minutes
Classic tomato sauce is the heart of Italian cuisine, filling dishes with the warm, rich flavor of ripe tomatoes. Its roots go back to the Middle Ages when tomatoes first appeared in Europe. This sauce is a balance of sweetness and slight acidity, highlighted by the softness of caramelized onions. It is versatile: suitable for pasta, pizza, meat or vegetables, making any dish juicy and aromatic. It is easy to prepare but requires patience to reveal the full depth of flavor. Ideal for those who appreciate natural ingredients and authentic culinary traditions.
1
Blanch the tomatoes, peel them, and chop them. If using onion, chop that as well.
- Tomatoes: 1000 g
- Onion: 1 head
2
Heat oil in a pan, add onion, and cook on low heat, stirring, for 5 minutes until soft. If cooking without onion, add tomatoes right away and fry on low heat, mashing with a spatula, for 15 minutes.
- Onion: 1 head
- Tomatoes: 1000 g
3
Let the mixture cool, transfer to a blender and blend. Add sugar, salt, and mix again. Serve in a sauceboat or add to the main dish. Store the sauce in a closed container in the refrigerator.
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste