How to Make a Basic Tomato Sauce

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prepare Ingredients.

   Consider bay leaves, thyme, basil or oregano.
   
   Do not use too many herbs.
   
   Choosing only 1 or 2 will provide a clean flavor to your sauce.
   
   Remember that dried herbs are about 3 times stronger than fresh herbs. , (2.8 L) saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. , Stir occasionally. , (15 ml) of 1 or 2 dried herbs except bay leaves, if you are using them.
   
   Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. , (45 ml) of any desired fresh herbs or 1 bay leaf if you want. , Stir it occasionally.
   
   The sauce should be very thick. ,,,,
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   Step 2: Grate 1 small carrot and finely chop 1 small onion.

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   Step 3: Mince 3 to 4 cloves of garlic.

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   Step 4: Choose the herbs you wish to use.

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   Step 5: Heat 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil

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   Step 6: preferably extra virgin

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   Step 7: in 3 qt.

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   Step 8: Cook the onion and garlic in the heated oil for 8 to 10 minutes or until they are very soft and the garlic is beginning to brown.

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   Step 9: Add the carrot and 1 tbsp.

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    Step 10: Add tomatoes and 3 tbsp.

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    Step 11: Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken for about 1 hour.

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    Step 12: Add salt to taste and remove the bay leaf

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    Step 13: if you used it.

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    Step 14: Add unsalted butter 1 tbsp (15ml) at a time if the sauce tastes too acidic.

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    Step 15: Use the fresh sauce immediately or refrigerate it for up to 1 week.

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    Step 16: Freeze leftover sauce in plastic bags for up to 6 months.

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