Marcella Hazan’s Tomato Sauce

(recipe source)

• 2 cups tomatoes, in addition to their juices
• 5 Tbs butter
• 1 onion, peeled and cut in half
• Salt

1. Combine the tomatoes, their juices, the butter and the onion halves in a saucepan. Add a pinch or two of salt.

2. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, for about 45 minutes. Stir occasionally, mashing any large pieces of tomato with a spoon. Add salt as needed.

3. Discard the onion before tossing the sauce with pasta. This recipe makes enough sauce for a pound of pasta.

Servings: 4