Basic Vegetarian Tomato Sauce



	Basic Vegetarian Tomato Sauce vegetables, vegetarian, sauces 1 carrot 1 celery stalk 1 onion 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 5 basil leaves 1/3 cup olive oil 35 oz drained canned plum tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 freshly ground black pepper You can substitute fresh tomatoes in this recipe. Remember 1 pound of fresh equals 1 cup of canned. FINELY CHOP TOGETHER the carrot, celery, onion, parsley and basil, or pulse them in a food processor. Warm the olive oil in a large skillet. Saute the chopped vegetables for 10 minutes, stirring often. Puree the tomatoes through a food mill into the pan. Add the salt and several grindings of pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, partly covered, over very low heat, for 2 hours. Pass the finished sauce through the medium blade of the food mill. Makes 3 Cups