Mother's Tomato Sauce

1. 1

   Place the onion and half of the oil in a saucepan and cook until the onion is lightly browned.

2. 2

   Add tomatoes, carrot, parsley, garlic, salt, basil and celery.

3. 3

   Cook, covered, over moderate heat, stirring very occasionally, for 1/2 hour or until the vegetables are very soft.

4. 4

   Strain through a food mill, taste for salt and adjust if necessary.

5. 5

   If sauce is too thin, place on heat again to thicken.

6. 6

   Remove from heat, add the remaining oil and stir.

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   NOTE: For a marinara or a more piquant sauce, just before adding the last oil, add 1/4 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper and 1 clove garlic passed through a garlic press or chopped very fine.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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