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www.RecipeFaire.com Presents:
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Basic Tomato Sauce
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by:
John Robertson
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Basic Tomato Sauce Recipe is a standard in many recipes and a good sauce is critical. This recipe makes a very tasty sauce using olive oil, onion, garlic, thyme, carrots and whole tomatoes.
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INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1 Spanish onion, chopped in 1/4 inch dice
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4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tablespoon dried
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1/2 medium carrot, finely shredded
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2 (28-ounce) cans peeled whole tomatoes, crushed by hand and juices reserved
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Salt, to taste
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DIRECTIONS
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1:
In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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Add the thyme and carrot and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is quite soft. Add the tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often.
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3:
Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until as thick as hot cereal. Season with salt and serve.
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