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Easy + Versatile Tomato Sauce

An easy tomato sauce, made with pantry ingredients, that can be used and adapted for endless dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 28 oz boxed or canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp anchovy filets (optional)
  • dried herbs for seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme)
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • fresh parslet and/or basil

Instructions
 

  • In the bottom of a medium pot over medium heat sauté garlic, onion, and anchovies (if using) until softened and slightly browned, 5-10 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook stirring until incorporated, 2 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and dried herbs.
  • Add crushed tomatoes and turn heat down to low. Simmer, covered on low, for at least one hour. You can simmer longer for a deeper flavor, just keep the heat very low and add water if needed to avoid scorching the bottom of the pan. Add the fresh herbs at the very end, just before using or serving.