Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- Open the 28ouncecan of San Marzano tomatoes and pour the tomatoes and their juices into a food processor, blender, or a container for a food mill.
- If using a food processor or blender: pulse on high about 20–25 times, stopping when the tomatoes are smoother but still have some chunks. If using a food mill: pass the tomatoes through once using a medium or coarse disk to retain some texture.
- Remove any large stems from the basil leaves. Stack the 8–10 fresh basil leaves, roll them tightly, and slice across the roll to create a rough chiffonade.
- Transfer the processed tomatoes to a bowl if needed, add the chiffonaded basil and 1 teaspoon sea salt, and stir until evenly combined.
- Serve.
Notes
Make-Ahead:You can make this recipe up to 2 days ahead of time.
How to Store:Cover and keep in the refrigerator for up to 6 days. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator for 1 day before using.
Having limited access tofresh san Marzano tomatoes in the states, I prefer to use canned.
If you want to use fresh Roma tomatoes or whole peeled canned tomatoes add a little sugar to them so that they can match the flavor of San Marzano tomatoes.
How to Store:Cover and keep in the refrigerator for up to 6 days. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator for 1 day before using.
Having limited access tofresh san Marzano tomatoes in the states, I prefer to use canned.
If you want to use fresh Roma tomatoes or whole peeled canned tomatoes add a little sugar to them so that they can match the flavor of San Marzano tomatoes.
