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                      BASIC SOUTHERN TOMATO SAUCE

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Sauces                           Italian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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 35       oz           Drained canned plum tomatoes
  1                    Garlic clove
  3       tb           Olive oil
  1       tb           Chopped parsley
                       Salt

 This is a typical southern Italian sauce. If you like it spicier, add
 peperoncino (red pepper flakes).

 COARSELY CHOP THE TOMATOES on a plate, saving the liquid they release.
 Halve the garlic clove. Heat the olive oil in a broad saute pan and simmer
 the garlic in it until lightly golden, then press the pieces against the
 pan and remove them. Raise heat to medium-high and add the chopped tomatoes
 and their juices from the plate. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10
 minutes, until the sauce is lightly thickened. Add the chopped parsley and
 1/4 teaspoon salt, stir all together once, then remove the sauce from the
 heat. Makes 2 1/2 Cups



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