Italian tomato sauce

Step 1

Cut a small cross in the base of each tomato. Place tomatoes in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside for 5 minutes to lift the skin. Use a slotted spoon to remove tomatoes from the water. Use your fingers to carefully remove the skin. Coarsely chop tomato.

Step 2

Combine the tomato, garlic and oil in a large saucepan and bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes or until mixture thickens.

Step 3

Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until sauce thickens.