This sauce is a nice departure from the standard, hearty, slow-cooked version. The freshness of the ingredients and the piquant spice of the garlic create a nice balance of intense flavors. This recipe is a great way to use up tomatoes that have been lingering in the garden or on the counter for a hair too long. The marinating with all the herbs and oils ‘cooks’ the tomatoes down a little, giving the sauce body and fullness.
This Uncooked Tomato Sauce would also make a great bruschetta topping, dip for flat bread/pita or as the base for a Tuscan soup.