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Simple Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
4 to 6 basil leaves (optional)
2 dried bay leaves
1/4 c - 1/2 c red wine (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
In a large pot or dutch oven, heat the oil over a medium-high flame. Add the onions and garlic and saute until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, and 1/2 teaspoon of each salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.

Add the red wine (if using) to deglaze the pan and cook for a minute or two. Add tomatoes, and bay leaves and basil or italian seasoning, and simmer uncovered over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 1 hour. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Season the sauce with more salt and pepper, to taste. If sauce tastes too acidic add a teaspoon of sugar at a time to taste. (The sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before using.)
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
2 quarts
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 hour and 30 minutes

 

 

 

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