Classic Tomato Sauce

Name: Classic Tomato Sauce
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 kg tomatoes, skinned, seeded and chopped; 2/3 cup red wine or vegetable stock (reduced-salt if possible); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; or 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/8 teaspoon sugar; pepper to taste; 8–10 sprigs fresh basil, shredded, to garnish (optional); 5 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese or 5 heaping tablespoons Parmesan cheese shavings to serve (optional)

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Vine-ripened or full-flavoured summer tomatoes are best , but you can also use canned tomatoes to create this classic sauce.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 kg tomatoes, skinned, seeded and chopped
2/3 cup red wine or vegetable stock (reduced-salt if possible)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon sugar
pepper to taste
8–10 sprigs fresh basil, shredded, to garnish (optional)
5 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese or 5 heaping tablespoons Parmesan cheese shavings to serve (optional)

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