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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 10  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    This is a basic Tomato Sauce that can be used for pasta, pizza or as a base for soups. This can made in a slow cooker or on the stove top and freezes well Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                2 tablespoons olive oil  |  
                                                4 -5 garlic cloves, minced  |  
                                                1/2 medium onion, diced  |  
                                                2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes  |  
                                                1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste  |  
                                                28 ounces water  |  
                                                1 teaspoon dried basil  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon dried oregano  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon fennel seed  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)  |  
                                                salt and pepper  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Sauté onions in olive oil until soft then add garlic. 2. Sauté less than a minute then add tomato paste. 3. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until it turns dark in color. 4. Add tomatoes and all other ingredients. 5. Simmer on low uncovered for 1/12 to 2 hours or until the consistency you prefer.                              | 
                         
                         
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