Spicy Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 pounds tomatoes, peeled and halved
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced Vidalia onion
• 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• Salt
• 1 tablespoon minced basil
• 1/2 tablespoon minced mint

Steps

1. Scoop the tomato seeds into a strainer over a bowl and press them to extract as much juice as possible. Chop the tomatoes coarsely and add to the juice.
2. In a large skillet, heat the oil until shimmering. Cook the onion over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened and just brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes with their juice and crushed red pepper, season with salt and cook while stirring until thickened, about 20 minutes. Stir in basil and mint, then serve.