Authentic home cooking from Uruguay, with US measurements. 
Basic Homemade Tomato Sauce
I don't like using store-bought sauces. I've found that it's best to have a basic sauce that works for many dishes. This one is very simple—just prepare the tomatoes and cook them. I use it for pizza, pasta sauces, and stews.
Basic Homemade Tomato Sauce
I don't like using store-bought sauces. I've found that it's best to have a basic sauce that works for many dishes. This one is very simple—just prepare the tomatoes and cook them. I use it for pizza, pasta sauces, and stews.
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- 1
Wash the tomatoes, cut them in half, and remove the core (the white or greenish part where the stem attaches). This part can taste a bit bitter and can give the sauce a yellow-green color that isn't as appealing.
- 2
Dice the tomatoes into small cubes (about 1/2 inch or 1 cm).
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a pot. When hot, add the whole garlic cloves, let them release their aroma, then add the diced tomatoes.
- 4
Add a little salt to help the tomatoes release their juices. Remove the garlic cloves. Bring to a boil with the pot uncovered. Add the bay leaf or oregano. Cook for about 15 minutes over high heat. Then lower the heat and cover the pot.
- 5
Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. When you can see the bottom of the pot and there's no liquid left, the sauce is ready. You can blend it with a blender or immersion blender if you like.
- 6
Pour the hot sauce into a sterilized jar and store it in the refrigerator. Your all-purpose sauce is ready.
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