Sicilian Sauce Italian Recipe

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

1. Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat
2. Add onion, basil and oregano
3. Cook until onion softens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes
4. Mix in garlic and cook 2 minutes
5. Add tomato paste and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally
6. Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer
7. Simmer until sauce is of desired thickness
8. Season with salt and pepper
9. Sauce can be prepared ahead
10. Cover and refrigerate 1 week or freeze up to 1 month
11. Makes about 2 1/2 cups

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