Red Suace

Babish Recipe, Video Here.

Ingredients

  • Fresh garlic (3 cloves)

  • 1 medium yellow onion

  • Olive oil (extra virgin and non)

  • Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

  • Tomato paste (1 small can or squeeze tube)

  • 2x 28 ounce cans San Marzano tomatoes (look for D.O.P. - certified - otherwise, try Muir Glen Organic)

  • Fresh basil (1-2 sprigs)

  • Unsalted butter

  • Kosher salt

  • Freshly ground pepper

Directions

  • Peel garlic & mince

  • Finely dice onion

  • Heat pan in oil, add garlic, red pepper flake & sautee for 1 min

  • Add onion and cook till translucent

  • Add tomato paste then tinned tomatoes, crush the potatoes against the side of the pot until you get a “chunky sauce”

  • Add fresh basil, stir

  • Partially cover and simmer over low heat for at least an hour

  • Add butter & season to taste