Steve's Tomato Sauce

Steve's Tomato Sauce Ingredients

1 1/2 Kg. Ripe Tomatoes** chopped	1 Handful Fresh Basilicum (Basil) chopped
1 large Onion finely chopped	1 Tablespoon of the following Herb Mix (NOT a tablespoon of each), Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary, Sage.
3 cloves Garlic (1 crushed, 2 finely sliced)	2 Bay-leaves
6 tablespoons Olive Oil	1 Freshly ground Black-Pepper
150 g Carrots grated	50 ml. dry Red Wine (optional) or 50 ml. Water
150 ml. Spring Vegetable Stock	1 Salt
2 teaspoons Tomato Paste

Instructions for Steve's Tomato Sauce

Fry the Onions and Garlic in 3 tablespoons Olive Oil until lightly browned
Add Tomatoes and Carrots, Stir and bring to the boil
Reduce heat and add the rest of the ingredients (Pepper to your taste)
Cover and simmer over a low heat for 60 minutes*** stirring occasionally
Remove the Bay-leaves.

*** as an "Oh, that smells soooo good" reward, after 30 minutes test a spoonful over a piece of freshly toasted Baguette


Main Ingredient: TomatoCuisine: Italian

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