Parmesan rind (for richness)
Anchovy paste (umami boost)
Bay leaf
Butter (to mellow acidity at the end)
🔪 Step-by-Step Recipe: Rustic Overripe Tomato Pasta Sauce
Step 1: Sort and Prep Your Tomatoes
Rinse them well. Remove any moldy or rotten sections (a little overripe is fine, actual rot is not).
You can choose to peel them or leave the skins on. For a smoother sauce, blanch and peel:
Score a small “X” on the bottom of each tomato.
Drop them into boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to ice water.
Skins should peel right off.
If you don’t mind a rustic sauce, skip peeling.
Chop tomatoes roughly. Set aside, collecting all juices.
Step 2: Sauté Aromatics
