Basic Vegetarian Tomato Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook *

BASIC VEGETARIAN TOMATO SAUCE

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Sauces Vegetables
Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Carrot
1 Celery stalk
1 Onion
1 tb Chopped parsley
5 Basil leaves
1/3 c Olive oil
35 oz Drained canned plum tomatoes
1/2 ts Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

You can substitute fresh tomatoes in this recipe.
Remember 1 pound of fresh equals 1 cup of canned.
FINELY CHOP TOGETHER the carrot, celery, onion,
parsley and basil, or pulse them in a food processor.
Warm the olive oil in a large skillet. Saute the
chopped vegetables for 10 minutes, stirring often.
Puree the tomatoes through a food mill into the pan.
Add the salt and several grindings of pepper. Bring to
a simmer and cook, partly covered, over very low heat,
for 2 hours. Pass the finished sauce through the
medium blade of the food mill. Makes 3 Cups



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