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Ingredients
- 2 onions
- 8 large ripe tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 small rosemary sprig
- 6 cups water
- salt
- grated cheese (optional)
- crusty bread (optional)
Method
- Peel and thinly slice the onions.
- Peel the tomatoes by plunging into boiling water for 2 minutes to loosen the skins, remove the seeds and chop roughly.
- Put the onions and oil in a large pan and fry lightly over a low heat until the onions are transparent.
- Add the tomatoes, garlic and herbs.
- Leave to simmer gently for 15 minutes and then add the measured water.
- Increase the heat and continue cooking for a further 10 minutes.
- Remove the herbs and garlic and mash the tomatoes with a fork or potato masher.
- Season only with salt.
- Serve hot with grated cheese or, if you prefer, a slice of toasted, crusty bread.
- Good with a rose or pinot grigio.
