Monday, October 22, 2007

Basic Red Sauce

Basic Tomato Sauce
Makes about 60oz

Olive oil
1 med Onion, chopped
2 sticks celery, fine chopped
3 cloves garlic, super-thin sliced
1 Tbs Chile flakes
Salt and Pepper
2 28oz cans Crushed Tomatoes
1/4c Wine (any color)
1 jar/container Green Olives, pitted and sliced
1 tsp Oregano
1/2 tsp Thyme
1 handful Basil, rough chopped

Saute onion, celery, garlic, and chile in oil. Season.
Add tomatoes, wine, olives, oregano, and thyme. Stir to combine, and simmer partially covered for 1 hour.
Finish with a glug of olive oil and the basil. Re-season if necessary.

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