Homemade orecchiette with tomato sauce

Simple easy and magical! Simmered tomato sauce that is a foundation for many dishes in various cuisines. Wonderful on pasta, pizza and meat dishes. kids adores it!

Cooking time: 60mins

Prep time: 20 mins

Ingredients for 4 people

What do you need?

• Homemade orecchiette

• 1 kg of fresh tomatoes (San Marzano)

• Fresh basil leaves

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 1 carrot finely chopped

• Salt to taste

• Pepper to taste

• Extra Vergin Olive Oil

• Grated parmesan cheese

How to proceed?

1. Wash the tomatoes. Cut each tomato in half, lengthwise. Squeeze them to remove the central part with the seeds.

2. Place the tomatoes in a large pot cook them over low heat for about 30 minutes, turning them occasionally.

3. Season with salt and pepper and cook fore few more minutes.

4. Using a vegetable mill pass a few tomatoes at a time with a mesh between fine and medium.

5. In a large skillet, over medium-low heat add two tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil add the onion and carrots and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.

6. Pour the tomato puree and keep cooking for another 30 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.

7. At the end of the cooking add some basil leaves and set aside.

8. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt, add fresh pasta and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.

9. Drain pasta and add to the tomato sauce, Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

10. Sprinkle with grated cheese and serve immediately.