My traditional Italian tomato sauce recipe starts with fresh tomatoes, preferably plum variety tomatoes, at room temperature as they are less watery and have a sweeter taste. I always sauté fresh ...

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In a classic braciole, tougher cuts of pork or beef are softened by a long, slow braise. Making braciole is part of the “Sunday sauce” tradition for many Italian-Americans. Braciole is a ...

5. Turn heat off and let it cool slightly. Blend sauce by using an immersion blender to thicken. 6. Place the cast iron skillet over medium heat and pour the sauce over and simmer for 3-5 minutes. 7.

For those new to homemade sauce, this recipe for “Sugo di Pomodoro” from “Nick Stellino’s Family Kitchen” (G.P Putnam’s Sons) is a fine place to start.

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring ...