TOMATO SAUCE – Parragon Publishing

By Loyd1929

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 14 ounce can chopped tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Fry onions in olive oil over medium heat until translucent (about 2 or 3 minutes); add garlic, fry 1 minute more; stir in chopped tomatoes, parsley, oregano, bay leaves, tomato paste, sugar, salt and pepper; bring sauce to a boil, drop heat to a simmer, simmer uncovered until the sauce is reduced by half (about 15 or 20 minutes); pitch the bay leaves before using.