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November 9, 2007 | Cuisinart Original Feature
I Say Tomato
Posted by: Jennifer Perillo
Shopping
my local farmer's market this time of year opens a door of endless
opportunities to use my Cuisinart
Stand Mixer. Making fresh tomato
sauce takes no time at all, using the food processor attachment. A basic marinara sauce
plays a versatile role in the kitchen. A
batch that starts out as nothing more than pureed tomatoes, garlic and fresh
basil can become the base for many more dishes like Bolognese sauce or French
bread pizzas. October is the last month
of the tomato harvest, so why not try your hand at making some homemade
marinara sauce?
As with many of my recipes, I have the long version
for days my husband and daughter aren't underfoot and the shortcut, for which I
more likely have the kitchen time to dedicate.
Preparing fresh tomatoes for sauce usually involves
cutting an "x" on the underside of the tomato (also known as scoring) and then
immersing them in a pot of boiling water until the skins slightly wrinkle, a
sign they are ready to be peeled from the flesh.
What's
the solution for a busy schedule? The microwave! That's right, this mama uses her microwave,
and isn't afraid to admit it. Most days,
I just want to make a delicious, homemade dinner for my family in as little
time as possible... and that's where my microwave comes in. After scoring the tomatoes, place them in a
deep, microwave-safe glass bowl and cover.
I have glass casserole dishes with covers that I use, but you can use
plastic wrap too. Cook them on high for
five minutes or until the skin wrinkles, and is slightly peeled away from where
the tomatoes have been scored. Let them
cool, then peel the skins off. Place the
peeled tomatoes in the food
processor or blender attachment of your Cuisinart Stand Mixer, and puree to
desired consistency. These directions
are also listed in the recipe below.
BASIC
MARINARA
Plum tomatoes, the thin, long variety, are
traditionally used for making tomato puree but this is also a great use for the
more common beefsteak type too if that's all you have on hand.
makes eight
cups
TOOLS
Sharp knife for scoring and chopping
Cutting Board
Deep skillet or small stock pot
Heat-proof spoon (I use a wooden spoon just like my
nana)
INGREDIENTS
3 ½ pounds fresh plum tomatoes
1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3 medium cloves garlic, chopped
2 Tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
TO
PREPARE TOMATOES:
Score
the tomatoes by cutting an "x" at the bottom. After scoring the tomatoes, place
them in a deep, microwave-safe glass bowl and cover. Cook on high for five minutes or until skins
begin to peel away from meat of tomato.
Let cool, then peel and discard skins.
Puree in food
processor attachment of Cuisinart Stand Mixer.
TO
MAKE SAUCE:
Heat
skillet or pot over a medium flame. Add
olive oil and heat for 30 seconds. Add
garlic and sauté until fragrant and just softened but not browned, about 45
seconds to one minute. Carefully pour in
pureed tomatoes and stir well. Increase
flame to high and bring to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer, add basil, season with salt & pepper and cook
for 20 minutes.
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