Mario Batalis Basic Tomato Sauce Recipes

MARIO BATALI'S BASIC TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil over medium heat until translucent, but not brown.
• add the thyme and carrot and cook 5 minutes more.
• add the tomatoes.
• bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
• season with salt to taste.
• serve immediately.
• the sauce may br refrigerated for up to one week or frozen for up to 6 months.

MARIO BATALI'S BASIC TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.Add the thyme and carrot and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is quite soft.Add the tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until as thick as hot cereal.Season with salt and serve.

BASIC TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and light golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the thyme and carrot and cook for 5 minutes more, or until the carrot is quite soft. With your hands, crush the tomatoes and add them with their juices. Bring to a boil, stirring often, and then lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the sauce is as thick as hot cereal. Season with salt and serve. This sauce holds for 1 week in the refrigerator or for up to 6 months in the freezer.

MARIO BATALI'S TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large oven-proof skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook over medium heat until well browned. Add the chili flakes and salt and pepper, to taste. Add the rosemary and red wine and stir until the wine is reduced by half. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes.

ALL-PURPOSE TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pot over medium-high. When it shimmers, add onion; season with 1 tablespoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden in places, 8 to 10 minutes (if onion colors too quickly, reduce heat to medium). Stir in garlic and red-pepper flakes; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add puréed tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened slightly and reduced to 6 cups, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted and sauce is uniform in color. If not using it immediately, let the sauce cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to five days, or freeze for up to three months.