Fresh Plum Tomato Sauce

• 10 to 12 fresh plum tomatoes (approximately 2 to 2 1/2 pounds)
• 4 ounces extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional extra-virgin olive oil, optional
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• Pinch crushed red pepper
• 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
• Kosher salt
• Freshly chopped parsley leaves

1. Peel tomatoes by scoring the skin of each tomato with a sharp knife (do not cut too deep).
2. Then, place scored tomatoes into a pot of boiling water and boil for approximately 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
3. Remove tomatoes and plunge into cold water.
4. Peel and dice tomatoes and set aside.
5. Heat olive oil in a saucepan.
6. When hot, add garlic and crushed red pepper.
7. Saute until garlic turns slightly golden.
8. Add chopped onion and saute an additional 2 1/2 minutes.
9. Add chopped plum tomatoes and cook approximately 5 minutes.
10. Add salt to taste.
11. Add chopped parsley and extra virgin olive oil if desired, just before using.

tomatoes, extravirgin olive oil, garlic, red pepper, onion, kosher salt, freshly chopped

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/fresh-plum-tomato-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)