A delicious homemade tomato sauce recipe passed down from a Sicilian grandmother, made without machines and ready in no time. Perfect for pasta or pizza, this sauce captures the fresh taste of tomatoes seasoned with olive oil, onions, and basil.
1: Soak the tomatoes in a bowl or pot with hot boiling water for about 5 minutes to loosen the skins.
2: After soaking, peel the skins off the tomatoes.
3: Chop the peeled tomatoes into pieces.
4: In a pan, heat a few tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat and sauté finely chopped onions until they become soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
5: Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan with the onions, stirring to combine. Season with a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.
6: Let the mixture simmer on medium heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and the sauce thickens to your liking.
7: If you prefer a smoother sauce, use a hand immersion blender to blend the pieces or transfer the mixture to a blender.
8: Once blended, add a few chopped up basil leaves and your quick tomato sauce is ready to be served immediately or stored for later use.
