Versatile Tomato Sauce Food

VERSATILE TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Place oil in a large stockpot set over medium heat. Add garlic and onion; saute until soft, about 6 minutes. Add carrots, squash, zucchini, salt and pepper to taste, rosemary, and thyme. Stirring occasionally, cook until vegetables are soft, about 15 minutes.
• Transfer half the mixture to a bowl; set aside. Gently crush the plum tomatoes with your hands, and add them (with juice) to the pot. Simmer over medium-low heat until sauce begins to thicken, about 1 1/2 hours. Add reserved squash mixture, and heat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

VERSATILE TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium skillet over medium heat, warm oil and saute onions and garlic until caramelized; set aside.n
• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until almost browned. Add onions and garlic and cook for 3 minutes.n
• In a large pot over medium heat, combine tomato sauce and stewed tomatoes; bring to a boil and then reduce heat. Simmer sauce for 15 minutes.n
• Stir pepperoni, ground beef mixture and green peppers into sauce; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.n
• Stir in mushrooms, garlic salt, salt, ground black pepper, onion powder, oregano and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes and serve.n