Tomato Fondue or Portuguese Style

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 500 grams tomatoes, peeled, pressed, and crushed
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• salt
• pepper
• 1 pinch sugar, powdered (optional, seasonally)

Instructions

1. Heat butter or oil in a pan. Add the chopped onion and cook gently until softened. Add the crushed tomatoes, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook slowly until all moisture has completely reduced and the mixture is concentrated and thick. Taste and season with a pinch of powdered sugar if needed, adjusted according to the natural ripeness and sweetness of the tomatoes.