Simple Tomato Sauce - Cuisinart FP16DCU Manual

Simple Tomato Sauce

1 small onion, peeled and cut into 2.5cm pieces
4 garlic cloves, peeled
½ tsp dried oregano
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 x 800g canned plum tomatoes, with juice
20g fresh basil
3 tbsp dry white wine
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Insert the large chopping blade into the large work bowl. Add the onion, garlic and
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oregano , replace the lid and process until fi nely chopped.
Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat; add the onion mixture and cook, stirring,
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for 2-3 minutes, until the onions begin to soften and the oregano becomes fragrant.
Add the canned tomatoes with their juices, basil, wine and seasoning. Bring to the boil,
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reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave to cool in
the pan for 10 minutes.
Place the sauce into the large bowl of the processor replace the lid and pulse 15 times
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for a rustic sauce or process for 2 minutes for a smooth sauce. This sauce can be served
with pasta.
For a sauce to top pizza bases, return the mixture to the saucepan and simmer uncovered
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for 40-50 minutes, stirring regularly. Allow reduced sauce to chill before topping pizza
base.
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