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Tomato Sauce

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CATEGORY CUISINE TAG YIELD
Vegetables Vegetarian Vegetarian, Vegan, Sauces 1 Servings

INGREDIENTS

2 ts Olive oil, cold pressed
1/2 Onion; finely chopped
1/2 ts Basil
1/2 ts Oregano
1/2 ts Marjoram
2 lg Garlic cloves; chopped
6 oz Tomato paste
28 oz Tomatoes, canned or fresh; chopped
1 c ;water
Salt and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion, basil, oregano, and
marjoram and cook, covered, over medium heat until the onion is golden. Add
the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Remove the onion and garlic and
reserve. 2. Place the tomato paste in the same saucepan and cook over
medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Add the canned tomatoes and mash wiht a fork or potato masher. If you
prefer a creamier sauce, blend the tomatoes in a blender until smooth. Add
the water and bring to a fast boil.
4. Reduce the heat. Add the reserved onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
Simmer, covered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Note: for a thick sauce (if sauce is to be used for pizza), cook,
uncovered, during the last half hour, stirring often to prevent burning.
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