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Basic Tomato Sauce
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 26 Minutes
Ready In: 46 Minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
1 small sweet onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1/4 cup olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
3 cups chopped tomatoes (about 6 medium tomatoes)
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Directions:
1. Sauté onion in hot oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic, thyme, and red pepper, and sauté 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and brown sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
2. Stir in basil and next 4 ingredients, and cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool 15 minutes.
3. If desired, pulse tomato mixture, in batches, in a food processor 3 to 4 times or to desired consistency. Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days.
4. Note: To make ahead, prepare recipe as directed. Place sauce in an airtight container. Freeze sauce up to 3 months.
By RecipeOfHealth.com