DAY Tomato Sauce

By dyannucci

Ingredients

• MAKES 4 CUPS
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Spanish onion, chopped into 1/4 inch dice
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tablespoon dried
• 1/2 medium carrot, finely shredded
• 2 (28 ounce) cans peeled whole tomatoes, crushed by hand and juices reserved
• Salt, to taste

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

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Instructions:

In a 3 quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the thyme and carrot, and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is quite soft. Add the tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until as thick as hot cereal. Season with salt and serve. This sauce holds 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.