Marcella Hazan Tomato Sauce

By Indi Hampton · withspice.com

Makes 5 cups / 1.2 L

50 min

A silky tomato sauce where butter emulsifies into the tomatoes as they simmer with onion for nearly an hour, then the onion is discarded.

prepPeel and halve the onion
85 g unsalted butter	Melt butter	Add onion, tomatoes, salt & pepper; simmer 45 min	Discard onion, blend smooth if desired
1 onion, peeled and halved
1 28-oz / 800 g can whole peeled tomatoes
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

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