Heirloom Tomato and Provolone Sauce

Steps

• 1

  In a large saucepan, combine the tomatoes, garlic, basil, balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper. Stir together.
• 2

  Place the pan on the burner and heat over medium heat until boiling. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour. Using an immersion blender (preferably), puree the sauce in the pan to desired consistency. Be careful, it will be very hot. Add the butter and stir to combine.
• 3

  Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
• 4

  Serve over pasta.