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Sicilian Sauce Italian Recipe
Ingredients
- 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
- 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
- Makes about 2 1/2 cups

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