Tomato Sauce Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time1 Hr 45 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageCuisine
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Italian tomatoes1 Can (10oz)
 Olive or salad oil - 1/4 cup
 Onion1 Cup (16 tbs), finely chopped
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm)
 Tomato Paste1 Can (10oz)
 Water1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Parsley sprigs2
 Salt1/2 Tablespoon
 Sugar2 Teaspoon
 Oregano leaves1 Teaspoon, dried
 Dried basil leaves1/2 Teaspoon
 Ground pepper1/4 Teaspoon

Directions

MAKING
1 In an electric blender, puree undrained Italian tomatoes.
2 In a large saucepan, heat oil.
3 Saute onion and garlic until golden-brown for about 5 minutes.
4 Add in the pureed tomato, tomato paste, 1 1/2 cups water, the parsley, salt, sugar, oregano, basil and pepper; mix well.
5 Bring to a boil.
6 Lower the heat and simmer, covered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
7 Cook, uncovered, for another 30 minutes stirring occasionally.

SERVING
8 Serve as desired.
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