Fabio viviani 's tomato sauce

1. Smash 6 cloves of garlic with the back of a knife.

2. Over medium heat, cook garlic in 3 Tbsp. of EVOO until golden brown.

3. Add tomatoes and generous pinch of salt and pepper.

4. Cook until thick (about 8 to 10 minutes) and is no longer watery in consistency.

5. Add 3 more Tbsp. more of EVOO, turn to higher heat.

6. Crush tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon.

7. Cook until the oil turns red. This will tell you the sauce is done!

8. Cook's Note: The sauce is very versatile and can be used with any pasta; added to meats, fish, vegetables; or topped on toasted crostini, breads, pizza crusts.

9. MANGIA! => Top it on crusty slice of bread with parmegiano, basil , salt & pepper

10. Tips and secrets in episode:

11. • Slice tomatoes with a very sharp knife to keep in the juices
• How to refresh overripe tomatoes
• For sauce, 90% of the time canned is better because it contains more flavor. Use canned variety packed in tomato juice not water.
• Crush the tomatoes yourself as one of the last steps to maintain deep flavor.
• Prepare an Italian tomato sauce with olive oil. When the oil starts to turn red in color the sauce is finished cooking.