Tomato sauce from canned tomatoes
Description
Homemade sauce recipe. Many of us have jars of canned tomatoes gathering dust in our pantries and cellars. What to do with them when your family refuses to eat tomatoes in this form anymore? My solution—make sauce from canned tomatoes. You'll be amazed how delicious this sauce turns out. It can be served with a huge variety of dishes. Homemade sauce made from canned tomatoes is far tastier than any store-bought version—try it and see for yourself. Serve the sauce with meat, fish, or use it as a salad dressing.
Instructions
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Step 1
In a large pot, heat the olive oil. Add the finely chopped onion and garlic, sauté for a couple of minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
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Step 2
Add chopped canned tomatoes and dried herbs (fresh can be used if available). Bring to a boil.
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Step 3
When the sauce comes to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour over low heat. At the end of cooking, if desired, add some grated cheese to the sauce.
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Step 4
This canned tomato sauce is perfect served with pasta, but if desired, it can also be served with other dishes.