Terrie’s Red Sauce

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 In a large sauce pan sauté:

• 1 (2)large diced onion in 1/4 (1/2) cup olive oil, until soft and translucent.

Add:

• 2 (4)Tbs. dried oregano
• 2 (4)Tbs. dried basil
• 4-5 (8-10)toes of minced garlic
• A pinch (1/8 tsp.) of crushed red pepper
• 2 (4) tsp black pepper
• 2 (4) tsp kosher salt

Stir until you can smell the herbs.

Add to sauce pan:

• 2 (4) quarts of whole roma tomatoes

It’s better to use whole canned tomatoes because you never know what you’re getting in tomato sauce.  They'll grind up anything that get's close!  Although, for the "5 Week Menu"  we've had you buy a high quality Italian Crushed Tomato(San Marzano).  The Italian food standards are different and can be trusted to be pure tomatoes.

• 1 (2)can(s) tomato paste.
• 3 (6) Tbs. red wine vinegar.
• 3 (6)Tb butter
• 2 (4)Tb sugar

Use your metal spatula to break up the tomatoes.  They’ll cook down eventually so don’t worry if you see chunks in the beginning.

Gently bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Don’t overcook the herbs.

You can use this red sauce on pizza, pizza rolls or spaghetti.

This sauce is terrific if made from fresh Summer-time tomatoes but it tastes great with good quality canned whole tomatoes too.

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