Sicilian-Style Tomato Sauce
A classic sauce with a twist of spice
This is my go-to tomato sauce I use in many preparations. I love it in lasagna or simply as a quick and easy pasta sauce. I suggest using the freshest tomatoes you can acquire for this sauce, and do not cook them long – you want to preserve the fresh tomato flavor.
I adore the addition of cinnamon in this sauce; I think it makes all the difference. It also speaks to my North African roots and I like that. But most of all, I think the cinnamon blends nicely with tomatoes and creates a pleasant softness hovering in the background.
I like making a double or triple batch of this sauce and jar the leftovers. It is very nice to have on hand during those evenings that I feel a bit stuck in what to make.
