Simple Tomato Sauce
Don't go for the jar sauce! Here is a simple tomato sauce to make tonight.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, diced
- 1 28-ounce can tomato puree (san marzano)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
Directions
Heat a sauce pan over a medium temperature. Add in oil then carrots and shallots. Let cook for about 3-4 minutes stirring often using a wooden spoon. Add in garlic and cook for another minute. Remove from heat.
Add mixture into a blender or chopper along with 1 tablespoon of sauce and puree. Add to the pan along with the sauce over medium-low heat. Season with salt, pepper and thyme. Stir then cover and reduce to low for 20 minutes. Taste for any additional seasonings.