Sugo di Pomodoro - Tomato Sauce

Sugo di Pomodoro Fresco- Tomato Sauce

2-3 thin slices smoked pancetta
1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 pounds ripe pear-shaped tomatoes
salt
hot chili pepper small piece
4—5 leaves mint, chopped

Pancetta

There are probably dozens of variations for this basic tomato sauce. all variations keep the basic ingredients: oil, chopped onion, and tomatoes; in addition to these three ingredient one can add any one or two, or three of the following: garlic, pepper, chopped basil, parsley, or mint, and/or as is the case here chopped pancetta or bacon.
Be careful not to overcook or burn the pancetta.
Cut the pancetta into small dice. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion, garlic and diced pork. Remove the garlic cloves as soon as they begin to brown and discard them. Peel the tomatoes, chop them finely and rub them through a sieve. Add the tomato puree to the pan, together with salt to taste, the chili and the mint. Cover the pan and simmer for at least 30 minutes. Remove the chili just before serving, and serve the sauce poured over freshly cooked, hot pasta.The recipe will make enough sauce for 1 1/2 pounds pasta.
Serves 6.

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