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Basic Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, very finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
450 g/1 lb tomatoes, fresh or canned and chopped with their juice
salt and pepper
a few leaves of fresh basil (or dried)
Directions:
Directions:
Heat oil in a medium saucepan. Add the onion and cook over moderate heat until it is translucent; 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and the tomatoes with their juice. Season with salt and pepper. Add the herbs. Cook for 20 to 30 minutes, gently. Puree in a food processor. To serve, gently reheat, add more seasoning if necessary and pour over cooked, drained pasta. Freezes well.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
40 min. including cook time
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Another authentic Italian recipe from Carla Capalbo's Ultimate Italian Cookbook. After eating homemade sauce, you'll notice the sugar in store-bought sauces.

 

 

 

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