Skip to main content

Grated Tomato Sauce

5.0

(2)

Image may contain Human and Person
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

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.

Read More
This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.
Every sauce needs a few secrets. Ours is smoky, sweet, and savory—use it for burgers, fries, tenders, and more.
Put these out at a gathering, and we guarantee you’ll be hearing rave reviews for a long time.
This side dish is flavorful enough to also serve as a main course.
This vegan version of the classic North African scramble uses soft silken tofu instead of eggs without any sacrifice of flavor.
Who says latkes have to be potato? Brussels bring a delicious cruciferousness.
Tangy and sunny, this curd can be made with either fresh or frozen pulp.
Do you need heavy cream to make fettuccine Alfredo? Debatable. Will it be delicious? Undeniable.