Information
Course: main course
Total time: under 30 minutes
Skill level: Easy
Cost: Inexpensive
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 pounds very ripe tomatoes - peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped, with the juice reserved
- 3 fresh basil leaves
- Salt and freshly milled white pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream, reduced over moderate heat by one-third
- Food processor or food mill
Directions
In a large non-aluminum saucepan, combine the tomatoes with the reserved juices, the basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook over moderate heat for about 20 minutes, or until the liquid begins to thicken.
Puree the tomatoes in a food processor or food mill.
Fold in the reduced cream.
Strain to remove any seeds. Check the seasonings and serve hot.
In summer, serve with a few ribbons of fresh basil.
Nutritional Information
Nutrients per serving
286 kcal
8 % daily value
96 % daily value
14 % daily value
1108 mg
54 mg
5 g
12 g
5 g
19 g
82 mg
336 mg
14 g
23 g
7 % daily value