Garlic And Onion Tomato Sauce

Directions

1. * Use plum tomatoes canned in tomato puree if available.
2. Chop onion; peel garlic and mince. In heavy skillet, place the extra virgin olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add in onion and garlic; stir occasionally and cook for 5-6 min till onion is tender. Drain tomatoes through a sieve placed over a bowl. Add in thyme, basil and tomatoes to skillet. Use large spoon to crush tomatoes. Scrape the puree from the sieve and add in to the skillet. Don't use the remaining tomato juice for this recipe. Bring the mix to a simmer over medium heat, stirring often. Continue to crush tomatoes with wooden spoon. Simmer for about 10-15 min; sauce will thicken. Remove from heat, add in fresh grnd black pepper to taste, salt also if you wish. Serve this sauce with scrambled Large eggs, baked souffles, and pasta, or possibly chill and use as needed by reheating slowly. Use in recipes for cooked dry beans and in crockpot recipes using meats, chicken or possibly pasta.
3. Yield: about 2 c.