Quick Tomato Sauce

Name: Quick Tomato Sauce
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic; 1/4 c. olive oil; 2 large cans tomato puree or whole tomatoes, pureed (Italian brand); 6 oz. tomato paste; 1 c. water; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 2 bay leaves; few hot peppers (optional)

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3 cloves garlic
1/4 c. olive oil
2 large cans tomato puree or whole tomatoes, pureed (Italian brand)
6 oz. tomato paste
1 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 bay leaves
few hot peppers (optional)

Directions

1

Saute garlic in oil in a large saucepan.
2

Add remaining ingredients; stir.
3

Heat on low until thoroughly blended.
4

Cook double batches and freeze unused sauce in pint or quart containers.
5

When needed, defrost, heat and serve.
6

Before serving, add cooked meatballs, hamburg or Italian sausage, if desired, or serve separately.