*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                    BASIC TOMATO SAUCE - REETZ BTVC62A

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Italian                          Sauces

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/4  cup           Olive oil
   1                    Bay leaf
   1      Medium        onion -- chopped
   1      teaspoon      Salt
   3      Cloves        garlic -- minced
     1/2  teaspoon      Pepper
   1      28 oz can     Progresso crushed
     1/2  teaspoon      Sugar
   1      28 oz can     Progresso Italian
     1/4  cup           Freshly chopped parsley
   1      tablespoon    Italian seasoning
     1/4  cup           Freshly chopped basil

Saute onion and garlic in olive oil in medium saucepan till translucent.
Put Italian style tomatoes in blender; puree, and pour into saucepan. Add can of crushed tomatoes. Add Italian seasoning, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and sugar. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Add fresh parsley and chopped basil and simmer another 15 minutes. Simple and delicious!



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