Simple Tomato Sauce
Recipe provided Chef Mary Ann Esposito
Ingredients:
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive 0il
• 2 medium yellow onions, peeled, grated
• 5 cloves garlic, peeled, halved and cut into thin slices
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground white pepper
• 4 Roma tomatoes, cored, halved and diced
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon dry oregano
• 1 (20-ounce) can whole tomatoes
• 1/2, cup basil leaves, stemmed and washed
Directions:
In a medium skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic slices
and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for about 2 minutes then add the fresh
tomato, sugar and oregano. Stir to blend and add the canned tomatoes. Cook for an
additional few minutes over high heat, stirring from time to time. Taste for seasoning,
add the basil leaves.
