Tomato Sauce

By Craig Claiborne and Pierre Franey

Total Time: About 20 minutes
Rating: 4(9)
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Ingredients

Yield:About 1½ cups

3tablespoons olive oil
1tablespoon finely minced garlic
2cups crushed tomatoes
1teaspoon crumbled oregano
½teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

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Preparation

Step 1
Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the garlic. Cook briefly, stirring.
Step 2
Add the tomatoes, oregano, rosemary, salt and pepper. Bring to the boil and cook, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Stir in the basil and serve hot.

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