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“POMMAROLA Tomato Sauce ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, minced 1 28-ounce can of whole tomatoes, or 6–8 firm fresh tomatoes, peeled ½ cup basil leaves, chopped Salt and pepper Heat oil and add onion. After 5 minutes over medium heat, add tomatoes and break them up with a spoon. Add…” quote by Frances Mayes
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““POMMAROLA Tomato Sauce ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, minced 1 28-ounce can of whole tomatoes, or 6–8 firm fresh tomatoes, peeled ½ cup basil leaves, chopped Salt and pepper Heat oil and add onion. After 5 minutes over medium heat, add tomatoes and break them up with a spoon. Add basil and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 10 minutes on high heat, uncovered, to reduce it. Makes 3 cups.””

Frances Mayes

About This Quote

Source Cookbook: The Art of Simple Food, 2008

A straightforward recipe for tomato sauce, highlighting fresh ingredients and simple steps.

In simple terms: Simple, fresh tomato sauce recipe.

Key Takeaway

Follow the steps for a quick, flavorful sauce.

Themes

cooking food simplicity home cooking

Mood

practical comforting

Type

culinary instructional

When to use this quote

  • family dinner
  • meal prep
  • vegetarian cooking
  • budget meals

Key Concepts

fresh produce basic techniques

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you personalize this sauce?
  • What meals pair best with fresh tomato sauce?
A Different Perspective

Sauce may lack depth without seasoning variations.

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