Salsa
al Pomodoro
(Basic tomato sauce)
Our
recipe makes enough for 1 1/4lb (500 g) pasta
Ingredients
3 tablespoons
olive or vegetable oil or butter or margarine
1 carrot, scraped and finely chopped
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 stick celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mixed herbs or parsley 1
x 14 oz (400 g) can tomatoes, drained, de seeded and pureed Salt
and pepper
Method
1.
Heat the oil or fat and fry the carrot, onion, celery and herbs
until the onion is soft and transparent.
2.
Add the tomatoes and stir thoroughly.
3.
Season with salt and pepper and simmer, covered for about 30 minutes.
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