BASIC TOMATO SAUCE(Mario)

* Exported from MasterCook *

BASIC TOMATO SAUCE (Mario)

Recipe By : Molto Mario
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : New Text Import

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Spanish onion -- cut in 1/4 dice
4 cloves garlic -- thinly sliced
3 ounces virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons fresh thyme -- or 2 T dried
1/2 medium carrot -- finely shredded
2 28 ounce can tomatoes, crushed and mixed -- w/ their juices
Salt -- to taste

Saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil over medium heat until translucent,
but not brown (about 10 minutes). Add the thyme and carrot and cook 5 minutes
more. Add the tomatoes. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to just bubbling,
stirring occasionally for 30 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Serve
immediately, or set aside for further use. The sauce may be refrigerated
for up to one week or frozen for up to 6 months.

Yield: 6 cups



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