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Tomato Sauce (Italian)

1 canned tomatoes : 10 olive oil
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canned tomatoes San Marzano or quality whole 1
olive oil generous 10%
garlic to taste 2 cloves per 400g
basil fresh, to taste handful

Tips

  • Crush tomatoes by hand for texture
  • Don't brown the garlic
  • Simmer 20-30min until oil separates
  • Add pasta water for silky finish

Sources

  • Marcella Hazan (person)