Shakin’ the Tree Pomodoro Sauce

Main Dish, Side Dish Vegetable Gluten-Free, Vegetarian Comfort Food, Kitchen, Sauce

By Catherine Conrad-Rosen

Whether it’s served over a bowl of pasta or as a dip for French bread, Catherine’s pomodoro sauce is simple and perfect every time.

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Ingredients

1/3 cup of olive oil
1 1/2 tsp Shakin’ the Tree
2 large onions, chopped
Good sprinkle salt and fresh ground black pepper
4 large homegrown tomatoes, chopped
1 28-oz can of Crushed Tomatoes
1 6-oz can tomato paste
Chunk of Parmesan cheese rind
2 Tbsp sugar

Directions

Chop the tomatoes
Heat olive oil until hot
Add 1/2 teaspoon Shakin’ the Tree into the hot oil
Add onions and sauté until translucent
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until tender. Season with salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste
Add 1 teaspoon of Shakin’ the Tree along with the sugar and stir
Add the rind of parmesan cheese
Simmer until sauce is thickened to your liking

***It’s very easy to add things to this simple chunky tomato sauce. Brown a pound of hamburger or sausage and stir in when adding the crushed tomatoes. Before serving, add in little neck clams and a can of escargot for a rustic French flavor. Serve over pasta or scoop it up with bread.

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