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Basic Tomato Sauce

Libby with Lemony Thyme
Having canned tomatoes on hand allows you to make this basic tomato sauce in about 15 minutes.
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Ingredients
  

For 3 cups of sauce...

  • 3 Tbl. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 2-3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 carrot fine diced
  • 2 Tbl. fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a 3 qt. heavy saucepan, heat olive oil of medium heat.
  • Add onion, garlic, carrot, and thyme and cook until onions are soft, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Add canned tomatoes with juices and bring to a boil.
  • Then lower heat and simmer another 5 minutes.
  • For smooth sauce, puree in blender.
  • Season with salt & pepper to taste.

Notes

Before blending, I will generally reserve about 1/2 cup of sauce to add back in. I like the texture it gives.