Salsa Pomodoro
Ingredients
- 3 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 medium-size white onion, medium diced
- 4-5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 lb. fresh Roma tomatoes, peeled and seeded (substitute 2 lb. canned, peeled Roma tomatoes in juice)
- 1 Tbs. minced fresh thyme or 1 Tsp. dried thyme
- 1 Bay leaf
- Salt to taste
- Ground pepper to taste
Directions
Heat 2-qt. pot over medium burner. Add the olive oil, onion, and sauté for 2 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 more minutes. Add the tomatoes, thyme and bay leaf and bring the pot to a simmer. Cook this for 1 hour and stir occasionally. Remove the bay leaf and puree in a food processor or blender until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep sauce warm until ready to use.
Yield: 1 quart
