Basic tomato sauce (mario)

 
                         BASIC TOMATO SAUCE (Mario)
 
 Recipe By     : Molto Mario
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : New Text Import
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1                    Spanish onion -- cut in 1/4 dice
    4      cloves        garlic -- thinly sliced
    3      ounces        virgin olive oil
    4      tablespoons   fresh thyme -- or 2 T dried
      1/2  medium        carrot -- finely shredded
    2      28 ounce can  tomatoes, crushed and mixed -- w/ their juices
                         Salt -- to taste
 
 Saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil over medium heat until translucent,
 but not brown (about 10 minutes). Add the thyme and carrot and cook 5 minutes
 more. Add the tomatoes. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to just bubbling,
 stirring occasionally for 30 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Serve
 immediately, or set aside for further use. The sauce may be refrigerated
 for up to one week or frozen for up to 6 months.
 
 Yield: 6 cups
 
 
 
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