
Summer Series: Heirloom Tomato Sauce

Ingredients:
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
half onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 28oz. can crushed tomatoes with the juice or 1 ¾ pound of fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
1 tbsp brown sugar
½ tsp dried oregano
2 dry bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
Directions:
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In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
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Add onions and cook 4-5 minutes until they are soft and golden.
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Add garlic and sauté, being careful not to burn.
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Add tomato paste and stir well. Add crushed tomatoes, including the juice in case you are using tomato cans.
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Add brown sugar, dried oregano, dry bay leaves, salt and pepper.
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Cover and bring to a low simmer for 25-30 minutes.
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Finally, remove from the heat, add fresh basil and stir well. Remove the dry bay leaves.
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Adjust the seasoning if you think it is necessary. You can use this delicious sauce in your favorite recipes or you can pour the sauce in a mason jar and keep it in the fridge for about 3 or 4 days or you can freeze for months.