Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 28 ounces crushed tomatoes; 14 12 ounces petite diced tomatoes, drained; 1 large onion, diced; 1 large green pepper, diced; 3 stalks celery, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 garlic cloves, diced; 2 bay leaves; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 ½ teaspoons cumin; 6 leaves fresh basil, chopped; 2 roma tomatoes, chopped; 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon fennel seed

Servings: persons

28 ounces crushed tomatoes
14 12 ounces petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 large onion, diced
1 large green pepper, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 garlic cloves, diced
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper, to taste
1 ½ teaspoons cumin
6 leaves fresh basil, chopped
2 roma tomatoes, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon fennel seed

1
Saute onion, green pepper, celery, carrot, and garlic in olive oil until soft.
2
Add the bay leaves, salt, pepper, cumin, cayenne, thyme, oregano and fennel seeds.
3
Stir in can tomatoes, and fresh tomatoes.
4
Bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for one hour.
6
Stir in basil and serve.
7
Note: after the first hour this sauce can be covered, on very low heat, for an additional hour.
8
This sauce tastes better the next day!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, 14 12 ounces petite diced tomatoes, drained, 1 large onion, diced, 1 large green pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Tomato Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tomato Sauce

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