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Summer Tomato Sauce

Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup finely diced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic, minced
4 cups fresh tomatoes, cored and chopped
1 cup tomato purée
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 fresh basil leaves, torn

Method
1. Combine the olive oil, onions, and garlic in a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Sweat the vegetables for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they are translucent and just starting to color. Remove from the heat.
2. Place the tomatoes and their juices in a food processor and process until finely chopped but not liquefied. Transfer to the saucepan with the cooked onions and garlic. Stir in the tomato purée and place over low heat.
3. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the olive oil and basil and cook for 5 minutes to balance the flavors. Remove for the heat and chill.
4. The sauce will keep for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

*Note: Canned tomatoes and be substituted for the fresh when tomatoes are out of season.

Serves 10

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