Herbed Tomato Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium-size yellow onion, finely chopped
1 can (28 ounces) low-sodium crushed tomatoes with their juice
1/2 teaspoon each dried basil and oregano, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper, or to taste
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil, chervil, or parsley or snipped chives or a combination
Directions
1 In a medium-size heavy saucepan, heat the oil over moderate heat.
Add the onion and saute, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until soft.
Lower the heat and add the tomatoes, dried basil and oregano, salt, and pepperand bringto a simmer.
Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 5 minutes.
Stir in the fresh basil
Add the onion and saute, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until soft.
Lower the heat and add the tomatoes, dried basil and oregano, salt, and pepperand bringto a simmer.
Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 5 minutes.
Stir in the fresh basil