8 places in 3 different countries.
Join Our Table: Basal Pizza
Get to
know Jorge
How many places have you lived?
Who is your culinary influence?
Paternal Grandmother, The Ramones and Fergus Hellerson
What do you do in your spare time?
- Read A LOT
- Cook
- Linux programming
What are three words that describe you?
“It’s only business”
Feeling inspired by Neopolitan Pizza?
You can make a tasty sauce for your homemade pizza.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 2 sprigs basil
- 2 cans 28oz whole peeled tomatoes
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
Heat oil in a medium heavy pot over medium. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until very soft, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring ocassionally, until very soft, about 5 minutes; stir in basil. Add tomatoes, crushing with your hands as you go; season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat; simmer gently, stiring occassionally, until sauce is thick, about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool.
Chef’s Tip: Sauce can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill, or freeze up to 3 months.
