HOMEMADE ITALIAN RED SAUCE

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Categories     Basil     Tomato

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup olive oil
1 large onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups water
2 cans (32 ounce) crushed diced tomatoes
1 can (16 ounce) tomato paste
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon white sugar, salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Add water, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, baking soda, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Stir mixture, bring to a simmer, and cook until the sauce is thickened, about 2 hours.

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