Basic Tomato Sauce

Recipe Ingredients

1/2 cup	118ml	Olive oil
1 cup	62g / 2.2oz	Onion - chopped (medium)
2		Garlic - minced
3 lbs	1362g / 48oz	Ripe tomatoes
		Peeled - seeded, and reserve liquid
		Or
32 oz	909g	Plum tomatoes
		Chopped and reserve liquid
2 tablespoons	30ml	Minced fresh oregano
		Or
1/2 tablespoon	7.5ml	Dried oregano - crushed
2		Bay leaves
		Salt and freshly ground pepper - to taste

Recipe Instructions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm oil. Add onion and garlic and saute until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add tomatoes, oregano, and bay leaves; stir well.

Simmer, uncovered, over low heat until sauce is thick (about 1 hour). Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Discard bay leaves and season to taste with salt and pepper. Force through a sieve to create a smooth consistency.

Source:
Cole Publishing Group Recipe Collection

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