Salsa di Pomodoro alla Napolitana (Neapolitan-Style Marinara Sauce) Recipe
A quick and simple Neapolitan-style marinara sauce crafted from fresh plum tomatoes.
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Instructions
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Start boiling water in a large, covered pot.
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Wash and core tomatoes, cutting an 'X' into each tip before blanching them in boiling water for 1 minute; remove with a slotted spoon.
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Peel, seed, and slice the blanched tomatoes, then place them in a large bowl.
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In a separate large pot, heat oil with garlic, then stir in sliced tomatoes before garlic browns.
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Season with salt and pepper, cover, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
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Stir in basil, simmer for 5 more minutes, then remove from heat.
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Whisk in extra-virgin olive oil until emulsified into the sauce.