Sicilian Sauce (Pdfx51b)
sauces
3 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon tomato paste
1 medium onion; finely chopped
1 can crushed tomatoes (28oz)
2 teaspoon dried basil; crumbled
with added puree
1 teaspoon dried oregano; crumbled
salt and fresh ground pepper
3 large garlic cloves; minced
Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, basil and oregano. Cook until onion softens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Mix in garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Simmer until sauce is of desired thickness. Season with salt and pepper. (Sauce can be prepared ahead. Cover and refrigerate 1 week or - Freeze up to 1 month.) Makesabout 2 1/2 cups
Yield: 4 servings
Preparation Time: 0:0
