Tomato Sauce

Tomato Sauce herbs

Ingredients:
2 Tbs Olive oil
1 Small cooking onion, finely chopped
2 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped
1 Green or red bell-pepper, finely chopped
2 Cans Peeled plum tomatos, or about 10 fresh - boiled and peeled
1 Tsp Chili powder (if desired)
1 Tsp Ea. Dried parsley, thyme, oregano, marjoram (or double if fresh)
1 Tsp Ea. Salt and fresh-ground black pepper

In a saucepan over low heat, gently cook the onion in olive oil until it begins to become transparent. It is important to use a low heat, or the olive oil will burn - if it smokes it's too hot. Add the bell-pepper and garlic, and cook covered till the pepper is softened.

Add all of the remaining ingredients, including the tomato juice. Mash the tomatos with a spoon. Raise heat and bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes. After this, remove lid and continue to simmer uncovered to desired consistency.

Serve over pasta garnished with parmesan and fresh parsley.

This should provide about 4 servings and can be frozen and re-heated. Makes a good base to which cooked ground meat, mushrooms or cheese can be added.

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