italian plum tomato sauce

How To Make italian plum tomato sauce

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  Step 1
  Wash and score your tomatoes by making a slit across the bottom like an x.
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  Step 2
  Bring a large pot of salted water to boiling. Add the tomatoes to the boiling water for about 1-1/2 minutes.
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  Step 3
  Using a ladle, remove the tomatoes and place them in a strainer. Let cool.
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  Step 4
  The tomatoes will peel very easily.
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  Step 5
  Using a cutting board, dice all the tomatoes, keeping the juices.
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  Step 6
  In a large skillet, add olive oil and brown the garlic. Add your chopped onion and cook until tender.
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  Step 7
  Add your diced tomatoes along with the juice.
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  Step 8
  Add salt, pepper, pinch of sugar, crushed red pepper and oregano. Add the bunch of basil leaves. This gives the sauce a nice flavor and color.
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  Step 9
  Cook down tomatoes on medium heat, breaking some down. Continue cooking down until sauce thickens, about 45 minutes.
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  Step 10
  Add a drizzle of olive oil to the tomatoes.
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