Basic Tomato Sauce Recipe

1      Reviews by:    John Robertson   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. Food Category:    Sauces Cuisine Origin:    Midwestern    Servings: 1 batch Calories: 815 per serving Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   21 Minutes Cook Time:   38 Minutes Total Time:   59 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Spanish onion, chopped in 1/4 inch dice
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tablespoon dried
• 1/2 medium carrot, finely shredded
• 2 (28-ounce) cans peeled whole tomatoes, crushed by hand and juices reserved
• Salt, to taste

DIRECTIONS

• 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. 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.
• Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until as thick as hot cereal. Season with salt and serve.

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