BASIC RED SAUCE: SMALL BATCH

BASIC RED SAUCE: SMALL BATCH image

Categories Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (12 oz) can tomato paste
2 cups hot water
2 tbsp dried parsley
2 tbsp minced onion
1 tbsp minced garlic (~9 cloves)
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 (28 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
several 1-quart freezer bags (number will vary)

Steps:

1. Mix tomato paste and hot water in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in parsley, onion, garlic, sugar, salt, basil, oregano, and thyme. 2. Add tomato sauce and diced tomatoes; mix well. Do not cook. 3. Measure sauce into appropriate portions for immediate use. Divide remaining sauce evenly among 1-quart freezer bags for later use. 4. Seal and label each bag with the amount of sauce inside. Freeze. 5. To enjoy: Completely thaw one bag in the refrigerator. 6. Use in a recipe calling for tomato sauce, or simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat for 20 minutes and pour over your favorite pasta. 7. To use in a meat sauce, brown and drain 1 pound lean ground beef for every 8 cups of sauce; add cooked beef to sauce and gently reheat.