Simple Tomato Sauce

A simple marinara sauce for pasta, or when reduced,

a tasty topping for homemade pizzas..

1small onion (about 4 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces

½tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

4garlic cloves

¾teaspoon dried oregano

1can (35 ounces) plum tomatoes, with juices

2sprigs fresh basil

(10 to 12 large leaves)

¼cup dry white wine

½ teaspoon kosher salt

¼teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

¼to ¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, to taste, for a spicier sauce)

Makes 3 cups tomato sauce for pasta / 1¾ cups tomato sauce for pizza.

Approximate preparation time: 10 to 15 minutes, plus 1 hour cooking (cook an additional 40 minutes to make the reduced pizza sauce)

Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor. Add the onion and pulse to chop, about 10 times. Put the olive oil into a 6-quart saucepan over medium heat. When the oil shimmers across the pan, add the onion. With the processor running, drop the garlic through the feed tube to chop. Add the garlic and oregano to the pan. Cook until onion is softened and the garlic is fragrant. While the onion mixture is cooking, add the tomatoes to the work bowl and pulse to chop. Add the tomatoes to the pan with the basil, wine and salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low, cover the pan loosely and simmer for 50 to 60 minutes. Turn off the heat and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Stir in the black pepper and optional red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.

If you would like a sauce for pizza, continue to simmer, uncovered, for 40 additional minutes to reduce, stirring now and then. Transfer the reduced sauce to a bowl to cool before using as a pizza topping.

This sauce freezes well.

Nutritional information per serving (½ cup):

Calories 46 (22% from fat) pro. 2g carb. 6g fat 1g sat. fat 0g chol. 0mg sod. 457mg calc. 91mg fiber 1g

Nutritional information per serving (½ cup): reduced for pizza sauce

Calories 74 (22% from fat) pro. 3g carb. 10g fat 2g sat. fat 0g chol. 0mg sod. 732mg calc. 91mg fiber 2g

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FP-12DC specifications

The Cuisinart FP-12DC is a versatile and robust food processor that stands out in the kitchen appliance market. Designed for both amateur cooks and culinary enthusiasts, it combines functionality with innovation to simplify food preparation tasks.

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Overall, the Cuisinart FP-12DC food processor combines powerful performance with thoughtful design. Its advanced features and reliable technology make it an essential tool for anyone looking to elevate their culinary experience, allowing for creativity and efficiency in the kitchen. Whether you’re chopping, slicing, or mixing, this food processor is built to handle it all.
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