Step 1

First thing first wash the tomatoes under running water. Then place them in a bowl and start cutting in half.

Step 2

With a knife, remove the seeds and all the internal part of the tomato, . Now place them in a pot and cook over low heat, covered with a lid.

Step 3

When the tomatoes are cooked, smash them with a food mill in order to completely remove the tomato skin.

Step 4

Finely chop the onion (or shallot). In a saucepan, sautè the garlic clove (whole and without peel) and the onion in extra virgin olive oil over low heat for 2/3 minutes

Step 5

.Add the tomato passata. Stir and season with salt to taste and 1 teaspoon of sugar, which is necessary to lower the acidity of the tomatoes.

Step 6

When the tomato sauce with fresh tomatoes is ready, with the heat off, add the basil leaves and, if you like, even a little oregano.