Sofrito

Sofrito

Makes 2 ½ cups
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20-30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh ripe tomatoes
• 1 medium onion
• 1 red bell pepper
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive-oil
• to taste – fresh herbs (such as basil, parsley, and/or cilantro)
• to taste – salt

Directions:

Finely chop all ingredients (except oil and salt). Heat oil in a large skillet and add everything at once to the pan. Cook 20-30 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let cool, then refrigerate or freeze.

Note: This base recipe can be multiplied, or modified with different herbs and spices to transport it across the globe.