Salsa Di Pomodori, Prosciutto, E Capperi (italian Tomato Sauce)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 2 -3 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced and coarsely chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can italian plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 4 tablespoons fresh basil, coarsely chopped and divided
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan add olive oil over medium heat.
• 2 add onion and saute for 3-4 minutes or until translucent.
• 3 add garlic and chopped prosciutto.
• 4 saute for 1-2 minutes or until garlic is light golden brown.
• 5 lower heat, add tomatoes and 2 t. basil, and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes.
• 6 if the mixture seems too thick, add a little hot water.
• 7 stir in the remaining basil, capers, salt and pepper.
• 8 simmer for 2 minutes.