How to Make a Basic Italian Tomato Sauce
Cut one medium onion into 4 pieces., Place cut onion and 5 cloves of garlic into a food processor and pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped. , Pour 3 tbs., Add the onion mixture, 1 tbs., Cook the mixture until the onions are translucent �...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Cut one medium onion into 4 pieces.
(45 ml) of olive oil into a medium saucepan.
Set the stove to medium-high heat and wait until the olive oil is heated. , (14g) of dried basil and 1 tbs. (14g) of dried oregano to the hot oil in the saucepan. , Stir occasionally. , (794g) can of crushed tomatoes, 1/2 cup (1.2 liter) of red wine and 1/2 cup (1.2 liter) of tomato paste to the saucepan. ,, This will give the spices time to absorb into the sauce.
Continue to stir occasionally to prevent sticking. ,, -
Step 2: Place cut onion and 5 cloves of garlic into a food processor and pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped.
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Step 3: Pour 3 tbs.
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Step 4: Add the onion mixture
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Step 5: 1 tbs.
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Step 6: Cook the mixture until the onions are translucent � approximately 5 minutes.
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Step 7: Add one 28 oz.
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Step 8: Bring tomato mixture to a boil and stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Step 9: Turn the heat down to simmer and let the sauce cook for as little as 20 minutes.
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Step 10: Season the tomato sauce with salt and fresh ground pepper once the sauce has reached the desired consistency.
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Step 11: Serve the sauce over your favorite cooked pasta.
Detailed Guide
(45 ml) of olive oil into a medium saucepan.
Set the stove to medium-high heat and wait until the olive oil is heated. , (14g) of dried basil and 1 tbs. (14g) of dried oregano to the hot oil in the saucepan. , Stir occasionally. , (794g) can of crushed tomatoes, 1/2 cup (1.2 liter) of red wine and 1/2 cup (1.2 liter) of tomato paste to the saucepan. ,, This will give the spices time to absorb into the sauce.
Continue to stir occasionally to prevent sticking. ,,
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