Categories: sauces healthy

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup minced yellow onion and 3 cloves minced garlic
• 2-4 tablespoons good-quality olive oil
• 1 large can organic crushed tomatoes (or the equivalent in meaty, fresh tomatoes)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• Zested rind of 1 lemon or 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh basil (or 2 tablespoons dried) and 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• Salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup Asiago, Parmesan or Romano cheese, freshly grated (optional)

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
2. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, zest or vinegar, herbs and salt and pepper.
3. Simmer over medium heat for twenty to thirty minutes. Alternatively, combine in a Vitamix and blend until hot.
4. Adding 1/4 cup of grated Asiago, Parmesan or Romano cheese enriches this classic sauce.

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