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Homemade Tomato Sauce

This simple homemade sauce is made with whole tomatoes, onions, carrots and celery. Simple, elegant and a nice compliment to the Mallorredus pasta noodle.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can Whole Tomatoes, crushed by hand
  • 2 Carrots, finely minced
  • 1 Onion, finely minced
  • 2 Celery Stalks, finely minced
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp. Salt & Pepper
  • 1/4 cup White Wine
  • Fresh basil, chopped

Method
 

  1. Using a small food processor, mince the vegetables.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté gently, stirring often, until the vegetables are soft and fragrant—about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, avoiding browning to keep the sauce sweet.
  4. Add in the wine and gently deglaze the pan allowing the wine to evaporate a bit.
  5. Pour in the tomatoes and stir well. Season with salt and add basil leaves.
  6. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook slowly for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Using a handheld blending stick, blend the sauce into a smooth texture. Alternatively you can pour the sauce into a blender and blend the sauce that way.
  9. When serving, cook the pasta with the sauce until it is evenly coated. Sprinkle the pasta with pecorino cheese and pepper. Enjoy!