Leafy Tomato Sauce

Preparation

1. Step 1

   In a large pot, heat olive oil on medium heat, add onion and garlic, and cook until soft, about 10 minutes.

2. Step 2

   Add tomatoes, turn heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring and mashing to break up tomatoes. Turn heat down and simmer, uncovered, until mixture has thickened, about an hour.

3. Step 3

   Pass mixture through a food mill or coarse strainer to remove skins and seeds. Return sauce to pot and season with salt to taste. Ten minutes before serving, heat to a simmer and stir whole tomato leaves into sauce. Ladle sauce onto cooked pasta; let leaves stay behind in pot.