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      Title: Fresh Tomato and Basil Sauce (Vegan)
 Categories: Sauces, Tomatoes, Prodigy, Dec.
      Yield: 8 servings
 
      8 c  Very ripe tomatoes; chopped/
           - about 5 lbs.
      1 c  Onions; chopped
      2    Garlic cloves; minced
      3 tb Fresh basil; finely chopped
           - or 1 t. dried basil
      1 tb Sugar
           Salt and pepper; to taste
      6 oz Tomato paste
 
  We like to make this delicately spiced sauce in the
  summer when fresh, ripe tomatoes are sweet and
  plentiful. And the addition of fresh basil definitely
  adds a gourmet touch Place chopped tomatoes in a
  colander or strainer for 30 min to drain. Press down
  with a spoon several times to squeeze out excess
  liquid. In a medium sauce pan over medium heat add
  onions, garlic and cook until onions are tender adding
  a bit of water to prevent sticking about 5-10 min. Add
  tomatoes, basil, sugar salt and pepper to saucepan and
  bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer
  uncovered 1 hour. Stir in tomato paste and continue to
  cook 10 more min. Serve over your favorite shape of
  pasta.

  Nutrition (per serving): 82 calories
  Total Fat 1 g   (9% of calories)

  Source: Lean Luscious and Meatless, Page(s): 199,
  Date Published: 1992, by Bobbie Hinman & Millie Snyder
  
  D/L from Prodigy 12-14-94.
  Recipe collection of Sue Smith. 1.80
 
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