PEASANT SAUCE: IT'S WHAT TO DO WITH ALL THOSE FRESH TOMATOES!

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You'll be so glad you have this around February! A very fresh-tasting tomato sauce. Simple, only 5 ingredients, if you count the salt! Pretty quick to make, with minimal fuss. I have used any and all types of tomatoes and it is almost as good made with canned tomatoes in winter. I believe this is from a Sarah Leah Chase cookbook. Excellent for freezing. I've been making it for years. Every once in a while I toy with the idea of adding several cloves of garlic but kinda hate to mess with success. Just recently I used it in a recipe for Chicken Parmesan. All I can say is WOW! Sometimes quick and easy is best.

Provided by Jezski

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup olive oil
3 large yellow onions, chopped medium fine
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
2 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
6 -8 plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped or 6 -8 a 35 oz. can tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large pot over high heat until sizzling hot.
  • Add the onions and saute, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and cook the onions, stirring frequently just until beginning to turn golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Stir in salt and tomato paste. Stir in canned tomatoes and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Freezes very well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.2, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 669, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 8.5, Protein 2.3

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