GREEK TOMATO SAUCE WITH OLIVE OIL

      Title: GREEK TOMATO SAUCE WITH OLIVE OIL
  Categories: Greek, Sauces
       Yield: 1 Servings
  
       2 tb Olive oil
       1 sm Onion; chopped
       2    Garlic cloves; minced
       2 lb Fresh tomatoes*
       1 ts Granulated sugar
     1/4 c  Red wine
            Salt & freshly ground pepper
       1    Stick cinnamon (optional)
       2    Sprigs parsley; chopped
       1    Sprig fresh basil; chopped
  
   *Note: Tomatoes should be peeled and chopped if fresh, or you may
   substitute 1 two-and-one-half pound can plum tomatoes, chopped. Heat
   the oil in a heavy saucepan, stir in the onions, and cook gently until
   transparent.  Add the garlic, tomatoes, sugar, wine, salt and pepper,
   and cinnamon, if desired.  Taste for seasoning, then allow the sauce
   to simmer gently for 30 minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick before
   serving hot. NOTE: For a thicker sauce, add 1/4 cup tomato paste
   diluted with 1/4 cup water when adding the tomatoes. For a smoother
   consistency, the sauce may be strained and seeds discarded just
   before the parsley and basil are added.
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