Lynn's Spaghetti Tomato Sauce
1 tsp. vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 28-oz. cans whole tomatoes
1 6-oz. can tomato paste
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
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In a medium, heavy-bottom saucepan, stir together the oil, onion and
garlic. Cook over low heat, stirring often, until the onion is very soft and
aromatic, about 6 to 8 minutes. In a food processor or blender, puree the
tomatoes. Add the tomatoes and tomato paste to the onions and bring to a
simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to very low and let the sauce
simmer slowly for 30 minutes, stirring the bottom often to prevent burning.
If you are adding meatballs, do so at this time, and simmer them in the
sauce for 20 minutes, stirring often. If you are not adding meatballs,
simmer the sauce for another 20 minutes (50 minutes total). Season to taste
with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaves before serving.
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