1 carrot
1 celery stalk
1 onion
1 tbsp chopped parsley
5 basil leaves
1/3 cup olive oil
35 oz drained canned plum tomatoes
1/2 tsp salt
1 freshly ground black pepper
Directions
You can substitute fresh tomatoes in this recipe. Remember 1 pound of
fresh equals 1 cup of canned. FINELY CHOP TOGETHER the carrot,
celery, onion, parsley and basil, or pulse them in a food processor.
Warm the olive oil in a large skillet. Saute the chopped vegetables
for 10 minutes, stirring often. Puree the tomatoes through a food
mill into the pan. Add the salt and several grindings of pepper.
Bring to a simmer and cook, partly covered, over very low heat, for 2
hours. Pass the finished sauce through the medium blade of the food
mill. Makes 3 Cups
Servings: 1 servings
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