Simple Tomato Sauce

1. 1

   Heat about 2 tbsp olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until just starting to brown, stirring frequently. Add pinches of salt and pepper while cooking.

2. 2

   Add carrot and celery, and drizzle another tablespoon of olive oil in, adding a couple more pinches of salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables have softened.

3. 3

   Add the four cans of cut tomatoes. Top off with 2 can' worth of cold water. Add the basil leaves. Bring to a boil and let simmer for about 1 hour, or until the mixture has thickened to desired consistency.

4. 4

   Add the 2 tbsp of unsalted butter and stir until it melts into the sauce. Let it cool, then add it in batches to a food processor or blender and make it smooth.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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