Basic Tomato Sauce (Paula Deen) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
two 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes |
1/4 cup olive oil |
1 large onion, finely chopped |
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped |
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes |
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped |
Directions:
1. Add the tomatoes to a blender and puree until smooth. 2. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onions and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Stir in the basil the last minute of cooking. |
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