meatless Spaghetti Sauce

By á-347

Ingredients

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• • 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• • 1 lrg onion, finely minced
• • 2 lrg clv garlic, crushed (or possibly use dry)
• • 1 x 6-ounce can tomato paste
• • 2 Tbsp. parsley, finely minced or possibly dry
• • 1 tsp dry basil leaves
• • 1/2 tsp dry oregano leaves
• • 1/4 tsp salt
• • 1/8 tsp freshly grnd black pepper
• • 1 x 16-ounce can tomatoes with liquid, minced (chop in food processor)
• • 1 x 8-ounce can tomato sauce
• • 1 sm bay leaf

Preparation

Step 1

1. In 4-qt saucepan over medium heat, heat oil; add in onions and garlic; cook 4 to 5 min, stirring occasionally till onion is softened. Stir in tomato paste, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper. Cook about 3 min, stirring. Add in tomatoes with their liquid, tomato sauce, 1 c. water and bay leaf, increase heat to medium-high. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer, partially covered, about 1 hour, uncovering to stir occasionally. Remove bay leaf.