Miranda Magagninis 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.

MIRANDA MAGAGNINI'S BASIC TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Peel and chop separately the onion, shallots and garlic. Set aside.
• Heat oil in heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add a few pieces (about 1 teaspoon) chopped onion to the oil. When they sizzle, add the remaining chopped onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are transparent (approximately 10 minutes).
• Add shallots and peperoncino and stir well. Cook an additional 5 minutes, or until the mixture starts to turn golden-yellow.
• Add minced garlic. Stir well. Cook briefly, for about 2 minutes.
• Add liquid from tomatoes. With your fingers, break up tomatoes in can - or pulse in food processor until coarsely chopped. Add tomatoes to saucepan.
• When mixture starts to simmer, add salt, black pepper and chopped basil. Stir well. Simmer, uncovered, 20 to 30 minutes. When done, turn off heat and stir in parsley before serving. Pass a bowl of freshly grated parmigiano reggiano cheese.