Basic Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 servings basil leaves whole for garnish
• 56 ounce tomatoes whole crushed peeled canned
• 0.5 medium carrots finely grated
• 4 servings pasta like spaghetti cooked
• 3 tablespoons thyme leaves dried fresh chopped
• 4  garlic cloves peeled thinly sliced
• 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
• 1  onion spanish
• 4 servings salt 

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Add the thyme and carrot, and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is quite soft.
4. Add the tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until as thick as hot cereal. Season with salt and serve. This sauce holds 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.
5. When ready to use, the cooked pasta should be added to a saucepan with the appropriate
6. amount of sauce.
7. Garnish with basil leaves and cheese, if using.