Fresh tomato sauce 2

2 cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
24Fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and quartered
1smallOnion, diced
2Garlic cloves,finely chopped
2tablespoonsOlive oil
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonWhite pepper
1Bay leaf
1tablespoonFresh basil leaves, finely chopped
2tablespoonsFresh oregano leaves, finely chopped

Directions

Puree the tomatoes in a food processor until smooth, approximately 1 minute.

In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil until the onions are translucent. Add the tomato puree, salt, pepper, bay leaf, basil, and oregano and mix together.

Lower the heat and simmer approximately 1 hour until the sauce is reduced by half and becomes a thicker paste. ********************* From "Native American Cooking," by Lois Ellen Frank Typed for you by Hilde Mott

Submitted By HILDE MOTT On 01-19-95