San Marzano Pasta Sauce
INGREDIENTS
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2-3 tbsp olive oil
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1 jumbo onion, diced
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5-6 garlic cloves (pressed, crushed, or minced)
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1/2 tsp salt (or half as much table salt)
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1/2 tsp pepper
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6 oz can tomato paste
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6 lb can San Marzano whole tomatoes (pureed until smooth in food processor, blender, or food mill)
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3 tbsp dried parsley
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4 dried bay leaves
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp dried basil
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1 tsp kosher salt (or half as much table salt)
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (kids might find this amount a tad spicy - adults usually love it - I double it)
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*Fresh basil, chopped or torn (as much as you like, but don't add until serving)
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