GARLIC TOMATO SAUCE

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Provided by Marina Riccardi

Categories     Sauce     Garlic     Tomato     Kid-Friendly     Family Reunion     Simmer     Boil     Gourmet     Italy     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 3 cups (enough for 1 pound of spaghetti)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 lb ripe plum tomatoes (see cooks' note, below)
2 heads garlic, cloves peeled and halved lengthwise and any green sprouts from center discarded
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Cut an X in bottom of each tomato and blanch in a large pot of boiling water 10 seconds. Immediately transfer tomatoes with a slotted spoon to an ice bath to cool, then peel, seed, and chop.
  • Cook garlic in oil in a small heavy pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, red-pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 1 hour. Season with salt.

Celine Endum
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I highly recommend this sauce! It's delicious, easy to make, and a great way to use up fresh tomatoes.


Rj Ridoy raj
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This sauce is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also great for parties and potlucks.


Miguel Ortiz
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I love that this sauce is made with fresh, simple ingredients. You can really taste the difference.


Kath Mally
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Adam Saheb
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I'm not usually a fan of garlic, but this sauce is the exception. The garlic is perfectly balanced with the other flavors.


FtR khokhar
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This sauce is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Waseem Piya
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I've tried many tomato sauces, but this one is by far the best. It's so rich and flavorful, and it's perfect for any Italian dish.


Nk Nirob
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This sauce is easy to make and so flavorful. I love that it's made with fresh ingredients.


Anyango Odera
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I made this sauce last night and it was delicious! I used it on spaghetti and meatballs, and it was the perfect complement to the dish.


Norma Rocha
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This sauce was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it. It's definitely a keeper.


Mudassar Yousaf
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I was skeptical at first because I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but this sauce changed my mind. It's so rich and flavorful, and the garlic really shines through.


Ace Genao
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This sauce is a staple in my kitchen! It's so versatile and flavorful. I love using it on pasta, pizza, and even as a marinade for chicken.