As promised, here is our family’s favorite way to use those canned tomatoes, Authentic Italian Pasta Sauce!

 Authentic Italian Pasta Sauce

4 Tbsp. olive oil

1 medium onion, very finely chopped

1 bottle (or lg. can) diced tomatoes

1 lg. can tomato sauce

2 large cloves garlic, minced

1/2 Tbsp. basil

1 1/2 tbsp. dried oregano, or 3 Tbsp. fresh

salt and pepper to taste

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan.  Add the onion, and cook over moderate heat until it is translucent (5-8 minutes).

2. Stir in the garlic and the tomatoes with their juice. Season with salt and pepper. Add the herbs.  Simmer for 20-30 minutes.

Options to add to basic sauce: sliced fresh mushrooms, ground beef, meatballs, olives, scallops, shrimp.

I’d love to hear how you use your tomato harvest.  Please post your favorite pasta sauce or other tomato recipes here.

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