This recipe is adapted from Sicily Recipes from an Italian Island by Katie & Giancarlo Caldesi
Author: Christy Majors adapted from Sicily Recipes from an Italian Island
Recipe type: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 3-4 cups
Ingredients
2 carrots roughly chopped
2 celery stalks roughly chopped
1 medium white or yellow onion roughly chopped
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound cherry tomatoes on the vine
1 can cherry tomatoes in liquid
basil springs
salt and pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a pan and saute the carrots, onions and celery over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes until soft.
Add the tomatoes on the vine (please leave the vine on for cooking), and the can of cherry tomatoes to the mixture and bring to a small boil, stirring frequently to break up the tomatoes, then reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for about 30-40 minutes stirring occasionally.
Taste and add more salt, pepper or sugar if desired. Remove basil stems and tomato vines.
Serve sauce as is or puree for a smoother sauce.
Recipe by Tout va bien! (tm) at https://christymajors.com/sicilian-wanderlust-from-home-cherry-tomato-risotto-catarrato-lucido/