BASIC TOMATO SAUCE

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From 'Simple Italian Cooking', by Mario Batali. Posted to accompany following recipes: Rolled Flank Steak with Green Olives and Oregano, recipe #57351; and Timpano di Maccheronni, (the Mythic Pasta Dome), recipe #85372.

Provided by skat5762

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 Spanish onion, chopped into 1/4 inch dice
4 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 tablespoon dried thyme
1/2 medium carrot, finely shredded
2 (28 ounce) cans peeled whole tomatoes, crushed by hand and juices reserved
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • In a 3-quart saucepan, heat theolive oil oover medium heat.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Add the thyme and the carrot and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is quite soft.
  • Add the tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often.
  • Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, until as thick as hot cereal.
  • Season with salt and serve.
  • This sauce holds one week in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.9, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 28.7, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 12.8, Protein 4.4

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