Pesto

Yield

4 Servings

Time

1 Hour

Ingredients

• 1 28oz can San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes
• 5 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, peeled and cut in half
• salt

Instructions

1. Combine the tomatoes, their juices, the butter and the onion halves in a saucepan. Add a pinch or two of salt.
2. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, for about 45 minutes. Stir occasionally, mashing any large pieces of tomato with a spoon. Add salt as needed.
3. Discard the onion before tossing the sauce with pasta. This recipe makes enough sauce for a pound of pasta.