You've probably seen a copy of Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking in a kitchen or two.
One of the book's most famous recipes is also the simplest. This pasta sauce only requires 3 ingredients and takes less than an hour to prepare and cook.
First, the ingredients. You'll need a 28-ounce can of whole, peeled tomatoes; one peeled, halved onion; and 5 tablespoons of butter. (Yes, 5 whole tablespoons of butter.) You'll also want a pinch or two of salt.
Put everything together in a single pot and set it to simmer over medium heat on the stove for 45 minutes, uncovered. Give it an occasional stir.
And that's it. After the 45 minutes is up, toss out the onion halves, and pour the sauce over your favorite pasta. Easy.
The sauce's simplicity makes it a little radical. The raw onion and unmelted butter look flat-out weird just sitting there in a pot of tomatoes, but trust me, you'll love it!
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