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                      Basic Tomato Sauce

Recipe By     : Rita Taule (BTVC62A) in Scottsdale, Mar 1992
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Sauces                           Italian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4  c             Olive oil
   1      ts            Salt
   1      md            Onion -- chopped
     1/2  ts            Pepper
   3      cl            Garlic -- minced
     1/2  ts            Sugar
  28      oz            Can crushed tomatoes
     1/4  c             Fresh parsley -- chopped
  28      oz            Can Italian style tomatoes
     1/4  c             Fresh basil -- chopped
   1                    Bay leaf

Saute onion and garlic in olive oil in medium saucepan until
translucent. Put Italian style tomatoes in blender; puree, and pour
into saucepan. Add can of crushed tomatoes. Add Italian seasoning,
bay leaf, salt, pepper, and sugar. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Add
fresh parsley and chopped basil and simmer another 15 minutes. If you
would like to add browned ground beef, meatballs, or sausage.. this
would be the perfect sauce to do so. If you prefer a thicker sauce,
add 1 to 2 tb tomato paste. I personally just don't think it needs
it.


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