Classic Tomato Sauce
 
 
Quick version of a fresh homemade tomato sauce
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Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 1 - 28oz can whole or crushed tomatoes or use fresh if you have them available
  • 1 Cup crisp white wine
  • 1 whole sweet onion - chopped
  • 3 large carrots - grated
  • 2 stacks of tender celery
  • 2-4 cloves of garlic - finely chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1t dried thyme
  • 1t dried basil
  • 1t dried oregano
  • 1T tomato paste - optional
  • 1T anchovies - optional
  • 1T EVOO & butter
Instructions
  1. Begin with melting the butter and oil together
  2. add anchovies if using and allow to dissolve
  3. add the chopped vegetables to sweat
  4. add chopped garlic
  5. add tomato paste - if using
  6. add s/p to the vegetables and cook 5 minutes
  7. add white wine and simmer to reduce
  8. add bay leaf and tomatoes
  9. allow cooking 20 minutes on medium heat
  10. taste and adjust the seasoning as needed
  11. add the herbs and cook for additional 10 minutes
Recipe by Living Fit Lifestyle at https://livingfitlifestyle.com/classic-tomato-sauce/