Garlic Lovers Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe

"There a literally tons of tomato sauce recipes, but this is one of my favorites. Nothing more than grated parmesan and some fresh pasta is needed with this sauce. In fact, I prefer Pecorino Romano which has a bit more of a bite for this dish. I use whatever tomatoes look good in season. Often a mix of cherry, beefsteak or any vine ripe, and plum; also, I don't worry about seeds or skins. I want the whole natural flavor of the tomato for this dish."

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Sauce ... Bring the olive oil to medium heat. Add the garlic, shallots and red pepper flakes and cook 2 minutes. Then add in the tomatoes, oregano, and vermouth and mix to combine. Bring to a boil and then reduce to low. Season with salt and pepper and simmer 20-25 minutes until the tomatoes break down. Season with salt and pepper once again.

Step 2

Note: As I mentioned, I prefer to use a mix of tomatoes. I think a mix is really important; the sweetness of the cherry tomatoes is really nice with the richer beefsteak tomatoes. Also, add as much garlic or red pepper as you like. The taste is up to you.

Step 3

Pasta ... Cook the pasta according to pkg directions in plenty of salted water. Make sure to add the pasta to the tomato sauce to soak up all the good flavor. Add in the fresh basil and garnish with fresh shaved cheese.