Peeled and simmered tomato sauce

Potato Tomato…I love both and making a light tomato sauce is as easy as saying those two words.

Roma tomatoes or any tomatoes you want to use.  Today I had a container of sweet salad tomatoes I need to use.

Bring a pot of water to a boil place tomatoes in boiling water, remove from heat and watch the skin start to lift.

Drain, remove skin and cool and remove skin.  It’s easy!  Especially with Roma tomatoes.

In a pot place about 1/4 + cup olive oil and 2 minced or sliced garlic. You can add more.  Simmer very slowly.

While garlic is simmering place a fine colander over a bowl.  With a potato masher keep mashing skinned tomatoes continuously until all is left are seeds.  I do have a specific gadget which is the best way to save time.( Food Mill). Amazon has them or any kitchen store.

NOTE: if you have a FOOD mill it definitely is much quicker.

Simmer sauce about 1/2 hour adding salt and pepper to your liking.  A few fresh basil leaves about 5 minutes before serving.  Toss with angel hair.  I think it’s the best pasta for this sauce. ( save some pasta water) . You may need it for a creamier pasta when tossed. Enjoy!  Pecorino please for extra flavor! 

Today I made chicken cutlets as our protein addition.

 

 

 

Simmered fresh tomato sauce

This is a simple recipe where you can use any tomatoes you may have.

MY method is very simple.  I bring about 2 cups water to a boil.  Drop tomatoes in boiling water and once you see the skin start to burst pour water out and put cold water in.  I then peel tomatoes, cut in pieces and crush with a potato masher.

In a separate pan I add at least 1/2 cup olive oil and at least 2 minced garlic cloves.  Allow to simmer slowly until you can smell the garlic aroma.  Do not burn garlic.

Once the garlic has simmered add crushed tomatoes, some salt and pepper,(cayenne pepper if like a little heat and simmer slowly for about a half hour.  After the half hour add two pieces fresh basil.  Just simmer a little while longer.  No need to over cook basil.  Cooking too long basil will overpower sauce.  Taste if you thick it too acidic add a pinch of sugar.

Cook pasta according to directions. (Make sure to salt water).   Drain.  Add yummy fresh tomato sauce, pecorino cheese and once again an easy summer meal.  Serve with a salad to complete meal.

This recipe can be adjusted to how many servings you want so adjust amounts of ingredients.

NOTE: I have found over the years you don't have to be exact with this recipe.  Just have fun making it to your taste. I also have used dried basil but in small amounts.

Dessert was chocolate pudding poke cake.

1-Simple chocolate box cake made according to directions.

2- Large chocolate pudding made thinner than recipe called for or add more milk when it has solidified thin out the pudding. The pudding should be thin but not liquid.

3- Large container Cool Whip

When cake comes out of oven poke DEEP  holes all over cake. (I use a large end of a round cooking spoon).

Cool.  Then pour pudding over cake.  Refrigerate until set. ADD Cool Whip to top gently and spread.  Refrigerate at least an hour before serving.

Enjoy!