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Butter and Onion Based Tomato Sauce

Butter and Onion Based Tomato Sauce

This tomato sauce recipe uses butter instead of olive oil. Also, it only uses onions for the aromatics. These two options lend a sweetness and a creaminess to this elegantly simple tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb fresh tomatoes (or 1 28 ounce can of tomatoes) See notes
  • 1 medium onion (6-8 ounces) diced
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • salt

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a sauce pan and add the onions with ½ teaspoon of saltand sauté over medium high until the the onion is soft and translucent.
  • Add the tomatoes to the pot and simmer for 30-45 minutes. Adjust the heat so the simmer is steady but gentle. Stir occasionally.
  • For a smooth consistency, optionally use an immersion blender to puree the sauce.
  • Before serving, add salt to taste.
Keyword tomatoes
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