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                         SICILIAN SAUCE (PDFX51B)

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Sauces                           Italian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   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

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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