Grilled Tomato Sauce On Barbecue

Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 2 hrs 45 mins

Ingredients

• 15 lbs italian tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 3 onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 put the barbecue to high heat.
• 2 in a big bowl, mix tomatoes and 2/3 cup of oil. salt and pepper.
• 3 put enough pieces of tomatoes on the grill to cover it completely and grill about 5 minutes on each side. remove from the grill and put on a baking sheet. let cool down.
• 4 grill this way all the tomatoes, then peel them with fingers and press carefully to remove the seeds. set aside in a bowl.
• 5 mash coarsely tomatoes with hands or a mash potatoes.
• 6 in a big casserole, tenderize onion and garlic in the remaining oil. add the peeled tomatoes and bay leaves. bring to boil and let simmer to medium heat for about 2 minutes stirring frequently. salt and pepper. add the basil. adjust seasoning. serve on pasta.