Tomato-Basil Sauce

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

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Yield: Makes 4 cups
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Ingredients:
2
cans (28 ounces each) plum tomatoes

1
teaspoon olive oil

1
medium onion, chopped

3
cloves garlic, minced

1
tablespoon sugar

1
tablespoon dried basil

1/4
teaspoon salt

1/4
teaspoon black pepper



Preparation:
1.
Drain tomatoes, reserving 1/2 cup juice. Seed and chop tomatoes.

2.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomatoes, reserved juice, sugar, basil, salt and pepper.

3.
Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, 25 to 30 minutes or until most of juices have evaporated.





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