Basic Tomato Sauce
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 jars (500 grams each) tomato purée
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 basil leaves
- Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a medium size Dutch oven or sauce pan over medium-low heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until the onion is soft (about 2 minutes).
- Add the chopped garlic, stir and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add the tomato paste and tomato purée.
- Season with the salt, crushed pepper flakes and basil.
- Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Recipe by My Cookbook Addiction at http://www.mycookbookaddiction.com/2013/10/26/preserving-tomatoes-labour-day-family-tradition/
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