Basic Light Tomato Sauce

If you’re looking for a lighter version of tomato sauce to serve with a more delicate dish such as poached fish, use the ratios and procedure below.

Vegan

• 1 part mirepoix, (onions, carrot and celery, at a 2:1:1 ratio), small dice
• 4 – 5 parts fresh or canned tomatoes
• Fresh chopped garlic and herbs, to taste
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• (optional) Butter and heavy cream to finish

1. Start by sweating your mirepoix over medium heat in a sauce pan with a little bit of olive oil.
2. Once the mirepoix becomes nice and soft, and starts to release its sweet aroma (about 5-10 minutes) add in your tomatoes and fresh chopped garlic.
3. Simmer for 1.5-2 hours. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar. Add fresh herbs to taste.
4. At this point, if you desire a smooth texture, you can blend your sauce and then pass it through a chinois.
5. Finish with swirling in some heavy cream and whole butter off the flame. This is optional, but if you’re not averse to butter and cream, it will add a nice flavor and mouth feel.