Pic Today 10/6/13

MARCELLA HAZAN'S

TOMATO SAUCE

In honor of chef Marcella Hazan

(who recently passed away at 89),

here is her famous recipe for

classic tomato sauce.

Marcella's cooking classes, books and TV shows

always stressed the importance of

the very best ingredients and 

and keeping things very, very simple.

You will need 3 ingredients:

o  28-ounce can of whole peeled tomatoes w/juices

      (San Marzano Italian tomatoes -- they're the best!)

o  5 tablespoons butter (unsalted)

o  1 medium onion, peeled (cut in half)

Combine the tomatoes, the butter and onion halves

in a saucepan.   Add a pinch or two of salt.

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 to taste.

Discard the onion halves before tossing

the sauce with pasta.   This recipe makes

enough sauce for a pound of pasta.

So simple.   So delicious.

Thank you, Marcella.

(Photo of Marcella Hazan, courtesy Associated Press)