28 January, 2011

San Marzano Tomatoes

There is nothing like these!!

These are delicious! They are very mild, have little acidity and don't need a whole lot added to make a great marinara sauce!  I've used this sauce on both pizza and pasta!  When shopping for these make sure that they are marked D.O.P. Certified.  If they don't have this mark they are not authentic. 

Ingredients

1 small onion finely chopped
1 garlic clove minced
Sauteed in 3 T olive oil for a bout 5 min.

In a bowl use a potato masher to break up the tomatoes.  Do not blend in a blender or food processor. 

Add tomatoes to the pan and bring to simmer.  Season with salt and pepper and maybe just a dash or two of sugar if you think they have too much acid.  Remove from heat and add 1/4 C finely chopped fresh basil.

Enjoy!!!

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