Homemade Spanish tomato sauce (tomate frito)

Ingredients

• 1 kg ripe tomatoes
• 1 garlic clove (optional)
• 1 dried red chili (optional)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• A pinch of sugar
• Salt

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Instructions

1. Peel the tomatoes (they peel easily if you leave them in very hot water for a few minutes), cut them in half and remove the seeds. Chop them very finely or pass them through a food mill.
2. Heat the oil over low heat in a skillet or pot. Peel the garlic and brown it whole. If you like heat, add the chili too.
3. Add the tomatoes, a little salt and the pinch of sugar, which takes away excess acidity.
4. Raise the heat until it starts to boil, cover and lower to a simmer. Let it cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring now and then with a wooden spoon.
5. When it starts to thicken, adjust the salt and remove the garlic and chili.

Nutrition facts

Approximate, per serving (about 173 g). Calculated with data from USDA FoodData Central.