Ingredients

• 1 kg - ripe tomatoes
• 2 - large onions
• 4 fat cloves - garlic
• 2 tbsp - oil
• 2 to 3 tbsp - fresh basil leaves
• 2 tbsp - red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp - instant coffee
• 2 tsp - soft dark brown sugar
• salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Basic Tomato Sauce

• Chop the tomatoes. Peel and chop the onions and the garlic. Put the oil to heat in a heavy pan over a low heat.
• Cook the onions and garlic in it until soft but not brown.
• Add the tomatoes and cook till soft.
• Add the basil, vinegar, coffee powder and sugar. Stir well. Season with salt and pepper.
• Sieve or blend.