Dinner, Pasta
Add the tomatoes to a blender or a food mill and blend until smooth or hand crush fir a chunkier style. Set aside.
Add the olive oil to a large pot over low heat and add in the onions and garlic and cook until translucent, about 10 minutes. Start the onions first to avoid over cooking the garlic.
Pour the pureed tomatoes and stew over low to medium heat for 30 minutes.
Finish by stirring in basil, salt, and pepper.
Toss with pasta and parmesan cheese, or serve with any other dish.
Pomodoro Sauce
This basic tomato sauce sans meat or Spaghetti alla Napoletana is similar to marinara with a smoother puree and thicker from long simmering. It is the usual base for our family Sunday sauce. is the usual base for our family Sunday sauce, we don't call it gravy, gravy is brown. We usually make a big batch an freeze for when you need a quick dinner. Serve it with any pasta.
Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 120 mins