*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                         Homemade Marinara Sauce

Recipe By     : COOKING LIVE SHOW #CL8737
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cooking Live                     Sauces

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     2/3  cup           olive oil
   2                    onions -- minced
   4      cloves        garlic -- peeled and minced
   3      28 ounce can  whole peeled Italian plum tomatoes
   1 1/2  tablespoons   dried oregano
   2      tablespoons   dried basil
                        Pinch of sugar
                        Salt and pepper


In a large pot heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add 
the onions and cook for 5 minutes or until translucent. 
Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Pour in the 
plum tomatoes and stir to combine. Add oregano, basil, 
sugar and salt and pepper and mix well. Bring to a simmer 
and cook for 25-30 minutes. Remove from heat and allow 
sauce to cool for 15 minutes.

Pass the sauce through a food mill or puree in batches in 
a food processor. Caution: proceed with care to avoid 
being burned by the hot sauce. Return pureed sauce to pot 
and heat to serve.

Yield: 6 cups

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