Tomato Sauce with Cumin

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• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 1/4 cup pure olive oil
2. 2 pounds large tomatoes—peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
3. 2 teaspoons ground cumin
4. 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5. Salt

1. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan until shimmering. Add the tomatoes, cumin and cayenne and cook over moderate heat until thick, mashing the tomatoes against the side of the pan with a wooden spoon, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and serve warm.