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Tomato Basil Sauce

* 4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (use more if needed)
* 1 large onion - chopped
* 6 cloves fresh garlic - minced
* 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes in olive oil - cut up into small pieces
   (cut up first to get your measure)
* 1 Tablespoon fresh basil - chopped PLUS 1 teaspoon dried basil
   (may substitute 2 teaspoons dried for basil ingredient if fresh is not available)
* 2 - 28 oz. cans peeled tomatoes (I use Muir Glen)
* 1 Tablespoon sugar
   (you may have to use more if tomatoes are tart)
* Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

* Saute onion, garlic, sun dried tomatoes, and basil in olive oil over medium heat until onions are
   softened and turn light brown.
* Add canned tomatoes and salt and pepper to sauteed ingredients. Turn off heat.
* Using hand blender, blend tomatoes and other ingredients in the pot until sauce is consistency
    you desire.
   (If you don't have a hand or stick blender, you could transfer ingredients to your regular blender.)
* Simmer over medium heat for about 45 minutes to an hour stirring often.
* Use over your favorite pasta, polenta, etc.
* Enjoy

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