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Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce Recipe

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The concentrated flavor of sun-dried tomatoes gives this wonderful sauce a robust flavor that complements a wide range of pasta dishes.

Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce Recipe (+)

Directions

Over medium heat, heat oil and butter in a large saucepan or dutch oven.
Add in the onion, celery, carrots, garlic and basil.
Saute for 15 minutes. The vegetables will be crisp/tender.
Stir in sun dried tomatoes, canned tomatoes, stock, salt and pepper.
Simmer, uncovered, for 1-2 hours. Stir often.
Remove from heat and allow to cool.
When slightly cooled, place sauce in a food processor a half of a batch at a time. Pulse until blended but not smooth. It should still have some tiny chunks.
Transfer all of the sauce to a medium bowl.
Serve with pasta or any dish that requires a marinara like sauce.
Can be frozen for up to one month.

Container: large saucepan or dutch oven, medium bowl

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours

Serving Description: makes approximately 6 cups

Ingredients

-		1/4 cup oil from sun dried tomatoes
-		3 tablespoons unsalted butter
-		1/2 onion - large, sweet, chopped
-		3 stalks celery - chopped
-		2 carrots - large, chopped
-		3 cloves garlic - rough chopped
-		7 basil leaves - rough chopped
-		56 ounces Italian seasoned tomatoes -diced and undrained
-		3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil - chopped
-		1 cup chicken stock
		salt and pepper to taste

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