*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Sicilian Sauce

Recipe By     : (PDFX51B)
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Sauces                           Italian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      tb            Olive oil
   2      tb            Tomato paste
   1      md            onion -- finely chopped
  28      oz            Can crushed tomatoes
                        - with added puree
   2      ts            Dried basil -- crumbled
   1      ts            Dried oregano -- crumbled
                        Salt
                        Pepper -- fresh ground
   3      cl            Garlic -- minced

Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, basil,
and oregano. Cook until onion softens slightly, stirring
occasionally, about 6 minutes. Mix in garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add
tomato paste and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes
and bring to a simmer. Simmer until sauce is of desired thickness.
Season with salt and pepper. Sauce can be prepared ahead. Cover and
refrigerate 1 week or freeze up to 1 month.

Yield: 2-1/2 Cups


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