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Tomato And Basil Sauce - {Salsi Di Pomodoro E Basilico}

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Date Added:	February 29, 2008
Calories:	1457
Serves:	0
Prep. Time:	0:00
Category:	Sides / Condiments, Italian / Pasta / Pizza, Sauces / Marinades

Ingredients:

5     pounds        ripe plum tomatoes
                    = (or three 28-oz cans crushed plum
                    tomatoes with their liquid)
1/2   cup           extra-virgin olive oil
2/3   cup           diced onion
3                   garlic cloves
1 1/2 cups          dry red wine
1/4   cup           sugar
1     tablespoon    fine sea salt
                    Freshly-ground black pepper
6     large         fresh basil sprigs - (to 8)

Directions: one line for each direction. When saved the lines will be numbered.

If using fresh tomatoes, core them, cut them into coarse chunks, and puree them in a food processor, blender, or food mill until smooth. Strain the fresh of canned tomatoes through a fine sieve to remove skins and seeds. Set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot and cook the onion over a medium heat, stirring, until soft.
Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until it becomes soft. Do not let the garlic brown or an acid taste will be imparted in the sauce. Add the remaining ingredients, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes.
This recipe yields 9 1/2 to 10 cups.

Notes:
Recipe from Mangia Pasta!" by Mary A. Esposito, (Morrow Cookbooks, 1998)

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Added On: February 29, 2008

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