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Grated Tomato Sauce

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Photo by Ted Cavanaugh

When late-season and bruised tomatoes show up at the market, stock up.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients

3

pounds tomatoes

Kosher salt

1

/2 cup olive oil

4

garlic cloves, crushed

4

small sprigs rosemary

2

tablespoons unsalted butter

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Slice a thin round off the bottom of each tomato. Starting at cut end, grate tomatoes on the largest holes of a grater over a medium bowl until all that’s left is the flattened tomato skin and stem; discard. Season grated flesh with several generous pinches of salt.

    Step 2

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook garlic, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add rosemary and cook, tossing, just until fragrant and starting to brown around edges, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low, add tomatoes, and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, until mixture is slightly thickened, 5–10 minutes. Remove from heat, add butter, and stir until melted. Taste and season with more salt as needed.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 3

    Sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.