How to Make a Red Sauce Using Tomato Paste
- 1). Chop 2 yellow onions and 1 clove garlic. If you are using fresh tomatoes instead of canned tomatoes, chop 2 1/2 lbs. with the skin and seeds removed. Set aside.
- 2). Heat 3 tbsp. of olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the onions and garlic and simmer until the garlic starts to brown. Add 1 tbsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. black pepper, 1 tsp. dried oregano, 1 tsp. dried basil and one can of tomato paste. Stir until combined and add either the chopped fresh tomatoes or 2 large cans of crushed tomatoes.
- 3). Reduce the heat to a low simmer and allow the red sauce to cook for about 30 minutes. Stir the sauce every 5 to 10 minutes to make sure it is not sticking to the bottom.
- 4). Use the sauce right away on pasta or as a pizza sauce. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight jar or plastic locking container for up to a week or store in the freezer for up to six months.
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