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Crushed Tomato Sauce
An easy tomato sauce recipe that's great with pasta and chicken or eggplant parmesan. It also works well with pizza, and as a dip for mozzarella sticks.
Ingredients
- olive oil1/4 cup
- onion, or an equal amount of shallots1/2
- garlic, minced3 clove
- crushed tomatoes, 28 ounces; crushed; Cento brand is best1 can
- basil leaves, julienned or minced5–6 leaf
- salt1 tsp
- black pepper, several cranks; ground
- Italian seasoning, optional1 tbsp
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 6 steps
Heat olive oil in skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onions, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, if desired.
Turn the heat down to low and add tomatoes.
Cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste a spoonful of the sauce, and season with salt to taste; taste again and salt as needed.
After it is salted to your taste, stir in the basil and remove from the heat.
Serve however you like and enjoy!
Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)
