*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

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Serving Size  : 3    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Sauces                           Italian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2   c            Olive oil, best quality
   2       c            Onions, yellow
   4       lb           Tomatoes, plum
   6       oz           Tomato paste
   2       tb           Basil, fresh, minced
     1/2   ts           Oregano, dried
   1       t            Salt
   1       tb           Pepper
   4       c            -water
   5                    Garlic cloves, minced
     1/2   c            Italian parsley, chopped

     1. Heat olive oil in a large deep pot. Add finely chopped onions and
  cook, covered, over low heat until tender and lightly colored, about 25
  minutes.
     2. Add skinned and seeded plum tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano,
  salt and freshly ground black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring
  occasionally.
     3. Add the water and cook very slowly, uncovered, for 3 hours.
     4. Stir in the minced garlic and finely chopped parsley and simmer for
  another 5 minutes.
    5. Taste and correct seasoning if necessary. Use immediately or cool to
  room temperature before covering. Refrigerate or freeze.  About 3 quarts.
 


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