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An Irish Woman's Red Sauce

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 T olive oil enough to coat bottom of pot
  • 1 large can petite diced tomatoes
  • 2 medium cans tomato sauce
  • 6-8 cloves fresh minced garlic
  • 1 shallot dice small (onions are a good substitute; I prefer yellow)
  • 2-3 T dried basil
  • 1-2 T dried oregano
  • 3 T dried parsley
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 8-10 cranks on a pepper grinder

Instructions
 

  • n a stock pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté shallots 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté another minute.  Add remaining ingredients, reduce to low heat, cover and let simmer 2-3 hours. Taste for additional seasoning to your liking.