Sun-Dried Tomato Spaghetti Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook *

Sun-Dried Tomato Spaghetti Sauce

Recipe By : "Bella" Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipe Card
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta Sauces
Italian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 ounces "bella" oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes -- undrained
1 cup onion -- chopped
1 cup celery -- chopped
1 cup carrot -- diced
3 cloves garlic -- minced
2 28 oz cans whole tomatoes -- undrained
2/3 cup chablis or other dry white wine
1 teaspoon dried fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Drain dried tomatoes, reserving 1/4 cup oil. Chop tomatoes, and set aside.
Heat reserved oil in a Dutch oven; saute onion, celery, carrot and garlic in
hot oil 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in dried and canned
tomatoes,
wine, fennel seeds, and pepper; cook, uncovered, over medium heat 1 hour or
to
desired consistency, stirring mixture occasionally. Position knife blade in
food processor bowl; add half of sauce mixture. Pulse 4 or 5 times or until
mixture is chopped but not smooth. Repeat the same procedure with remaining
half of sauce mixture. Serve over hot pasta.

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NOTES : From a recipe leaflet that came with a jar of "Bella" brand
sun-dried
tomatoes.