Side Dishes Recipes - Melted Tomatoes Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 kg/2 lb fresh tomatoes

• 2 shallots, finely chopped

• 1 garlic clove, chopped

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 sprig of thyme

• Salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• A pinch of sugar

• Basil leaves

Serves 4

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Method:

1. Remove the stem end of the tomatoes, cut a cross in the top and briefly immerse them in boiling water.

2. Rinse under running cold water. Peel off the skin, cut into quarters, remove the seeds and dice.

3. Briefly sauté the shallots and garlic in olive oil. Add a sprig of thyme and the diced tomatoes and season with salt, pepper and sugar.

4. Simmer for about 10 minutes until a thick sauce forms.

5. Finally, mix in the finely chopped basil leaves and season with freshly ground pepper.