Basic Tomato Sauce

Name: Basic Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 leave Whole basil , for garnish; 2 kilograms peeled whole tomatoes, crushed by hand and juices reserved; 1 mediums carrot, finely grated; 4 servings Spaghetti, cooked al dente; 3 Tbsps chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tablespoon dried; 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 1 Spanish onion, 1/4-inch dice; 4 servings Salt

Basic Tomato Sauce might be just the sauce you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 9g of protein, 15g of fat, and a total of 345 calories. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. It is a good option if you're following a vegan diet. If you have olive oil, tomatoes, carrot, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour.

Instructions

In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

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Add the onion and garlic, and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.

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Add the thyme and carrot, and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is quite soft.

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Add the tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until as thick as hot cereal. Season with salt and serve. This sauce holds 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.

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