Homemade Italian Tomato Sauce Recipe

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   Use large pot, approximately 5-qt size.

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   Peel onion and garlic and chop finely.

3. 3

   Place extra virgin olive oil in pot; add in minced garlic and onion and 1/4 tsp.

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   salt and simmer till soft (don't burn) and golden brown.

5. 5

   Add in tomato paste and simmer till blended with oil (10 min).

6. 6

   Add in tomato puree and simmer 15 min.

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   Add in sugar, salt, basil, cheese, and 1 (6 oz) can water.

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   Simmer 20 min.

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   Always stir sauce so it doesn't burn.

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    Keep cover on pot for 1 hour, then lid can be tilted.

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    Sauce will thicken when tilting lid on pot.

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    NOTE: If you plan to add in meat, brown all meat before placing in sauce and cook 1-1 1/2 hrs additional.

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    Make sure pork is cooked thoroughly.

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    (Pork can be boiled for a while before browning.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.