Fresh Tomato Sauce
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- saucepan
- spatula
- Pasta pot
- colander
- Stovetop
Ingredients
Farmers Market Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh tomatoes, roughly chopped, any variety or size
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh basil, cut into very thin strips
Grocery Store Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb pasta, cooked to al dente
- 8 oz ricotta cheese (optional)
- 4 oz Asiago or Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Gently wash produce under cool running water, pat dry, and prepare as directed.
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan.
- Add the minced garlic and stir until soft. Do not let it brown.
- Add the tomatoes and stir. Cook over low heat until the tomato juice starts to collect in the bottom of the pan.
- Cover and simmer over low heat for about 45 minutes.
- Cook the pasta to al dente. Do not overcook. Drain.
- Finish the sauce with the fresh herbs and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve over the pasta with a scoop of ricotta and the grated Asiago or Parmesan.
Notes
Overripe tomatoes are great for this recipe.
Substitutions
- Pasta: Any type or shape of pasta.