Italian pasta recipes - Quick Pasta Tomato Sauce

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Makes : 2 quarts

Ingredients :

• 5 lb of fresh, ripe tomatoes
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1½ tspn salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 4-5 tbsp fresh, chopped basil

Preparation and Cooking Instructions :

1. Blanch the tomatoes a few at a time for 10 seconds to loosen their skins. Peel, core and halve the tomatoes. Gently squeeze each half over the sink to remove the seeds. Chop the pulp. Add the oil to a large skillet or saucepan, and add the onions when it is hot. Cook until they are translucent over low heat. Raise the heat and add the tomatoes, salt, pepper and basil. Cook 15 minutes stirring frequently until the mixture thickens. Serve over pasta of choice.
   
   Note: This sauce will keep in the refrigerator for several days, and will freeze well for a month or two.