Salsa de tomate y albahaca para pasta básica

Ingredientes

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 kilogram ripe tomatoes or two – 28 ounce canned peeled tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 5-6 fresh basil leaves

Preparación

1. 1

   Boil water in a pan and drop the ripe tomatoes in the boiling water. Boil for half a minute to a minute. Peel the tomato skin and cut the tomato into half. Remove the seeds and let the juices through a strainer / colander. We will be using the juice later.

2. 2

   Puree the tomatoes in a food processor. Set aside.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a pan and add in 3-4 cloves of minced garlic and one finely chopped onion. Add in a teaspoon of dried thyme.

4. 4

   Cook the onions until soft and translucent. About 3-4 minutes in medium flame. Add in the tomato puree along with the strained juices.

5. 5

   Add a teaspoon of sugar. Add in freshly ground pepper and salt.

6. 6

   Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes in medium flame until a thick sauce forms.

7. 7

   Switch off the flame and tear some fresh basil leaves and add it to the pasta sauce.

8. 8

   Pasta sauce is now ready. You can store this sauce for up to a week in the refrigerator.