Traditional Tomato Sauce
(makes 4 servings)
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 pounds ripe tomatoes, skinned and quartered
1 cup dry white or red wine
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh basil
1 ½ teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh oregano, or ½ teaspoon dried
Salt and black pepper
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a large sauce pot. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and sauté over high heat, stirring until the onion begins to brown, about 4 minutes.
2. Add the tomatoes, wine, basil, and oregano. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat; reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve, or let cool and store in the freezer.
Fresh Tomato Sauce
(makes 4 servings)
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large red onion, coarsely chopped
1 large bell pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 pounds ripe tomatoes, skinned and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh basil
1 ½ teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh oregano, or ½ teaspoon dried
Salt and black pepper
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a large sauce pot. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and sauté over medium heat, stirring until the onion is just tender, about 7 minutes.
2. Add the tomatoes, basil and oregano; bring the mixture to a boil and cook just until the tomatoes are heated through, 4 to 5 minutes.