Best Sicilian Sauce Recipe

Best Sicilian Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• Serving Size : 4
• 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

Method

1. Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add onion, basil and oregano.
3. Cook until onion softens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.
4. Mix in garlic and cook 2 minutes.
5. Add tomato paste and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
7. Simmer until sauce is of desired thickness.
8. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Sauce can be prepared ahead.
10. Cover and refrigerate 1 week or freeze up to 1 month.
11. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.

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