Pomodoro Royale Recipe
tomato sauce, basil, evoo, pecorino romano
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Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
Garnish Ingredients
Method
Sauce Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
If using fresh tomatoes, core and chop them. If using canned tomatoes, crush them gently in a bowl.
- 2
Sauté Garlic
In a large saucepan, heat the Extra Virgin Olive Oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- 3
Cook Tomatoes
Add the prepared tomatoes to the pan, along with salt and black pepper. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer.
- 4
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
- 5
Add Basil
In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the fresh basil leaves to the sauce and stir well.
Serving Preparation
- 6
Plate the Dish
Once the sauce is ready, serve it over your choice of pasta or as a base for another dish.
- 7
Garnish
Grate the Pecorino Romano cheese over the top of the dish just before serving.