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                       BASIC VEGETARIAN TOMATO SAUCE
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Sauces                           Vegetables
                 Vegetarian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1                    Carrot
    1                    Celery stalk
    1                    Onion
    1       tb           Chopped parsley
    5                    Basil leaves
      1/3   c            Olive oil
   35       oz           Drained canned plum tomatoes
      1/2   ts           Salt
                         Freshly ground black pepper
 
   You can substitute fresh tomatoes in this recipe.
   Remember 1 pound of fresh equals 1 cup of canned.
   FINELY CHOP TOGETHER the carrot, celery, onion,
   parsley and basil, or pulse them in a food processor.
   Warm the olive oil in a large skillet. Saute the
   chopped vegetables for 10 minutes, stirring often.
   Puree the tomatoes through a food mill into the pan.
   Add the salt and several grindings of pepper. Bring to
   a simmer and cook, partly covered, over very low heat,
   for 2 hours. Pass the finished sauce through the
   medium blade of the food mill. Makes 3 Cups
  
 
 
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