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Raw Tomato Sauce

This recipe is only for tomatoes that are at their absolute peak: dead ripe and full of flavor.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

2 pounds ripe tomatoes
Salt
1/4 cup torn basil leaves
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Core and cut into medium dice: 2 pounds ripe tomatoes.

    Step 2

    Put them in a bowl and toss them with: Salt, 1/4 cup torn basil leaves, 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil.

    Step 3

    Cover the bowl tightly and set aside for at least 1 hour before tossing with hot fresh-cooked, drained pasta.

  2. Variations

    Step 4

    Add a pinch of dried chile flakes for spice.

    Step 5

    For a more refined sauce, peel and seed the tomatoes before dicing them. Strain the seeds out of the juice and pour it into the bowl with the diced tomato.

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