Traditional Tarragon Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Onion

1 medium, finely chopped

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Canned crushed tomatoes

1 can (28 ounces)

Tomato paste

2 tablespoons

Fresh tarragon leaves

2 tablespoons, finely chopped

Sugar

1 teaspoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon, or to taste

Black pepper

1/4 teaspoon, or to taste

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan. Sauté until the onions turn translucent and the garlic releases its aroma, around 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, ensuring the onions and garlic are well coated.
4. Add the finely chopped tarragon leaves, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the tomato mixture. Mix well to incorporate all the flavors.
5. Allow the sauce to reach a simmer. Then, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan and let the sauce gently cook for 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
6. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed. Don't hesitate to add a bit more sugar if your tomatoes are overly acidic.
7. Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving. Pour this aromatic tarragon tomato sauce over your favorite pasta or use it as a base to layer flavors in other dishes.