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====== Tomato Sauce Basic ======

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This simple but intensely flavored sauce can be used in many Italian recipes. Make a large batch and freeze in small containers for quick reheating. 


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====== Ingredients ======
  * 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  * 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  * 4 cloves garlic, minced
  * 2 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes or 3 1/2 pounds fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
  * 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  * 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  * Pinch of crushed red pepper
  * Freshly ground pepper to taste


====== Directions ======
  - Heat oil in a large heavy pan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  - Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook for 30 to 60 seconds.
  - Add tomatoes, tomato paste and oregano; mash with a potato masher.
  - Bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, over low heat, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes cook down to a thick mass, 45 to 55 minutes. Season with pepper.


====== Notes ======


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