SALSA DI POMIDORI FRESCHI (TOMATO SAUCE USING FRESH TOMATOES)

Ingredients:
Ripe tomatoes - 750 gms
Onions - 50 gms (sliced)
Small carrot -1 (sliced)
Small stick of celery - 1 (sliced)
Olive oil - 1 tbsp
Parsley - 2 sprigs
Basil leaves fresh or dried basil -1/2 tsp
Salt - 1 tsp
Sugar - 1 tsp
Pinch of pepper

Method:

• Quarter the tomatoes and put into a saucepan with the onion, carrot, celery, oil and herbs.
• Cover the pan and simmer gently for about 30 minutes.
• Press through a sieve and return to the saucepan.
• Add the salt,sugar and pepper and boil uncovered until reduced to puree consistency.
• If liked some chopped fresh herbs can be added before serving.