Sarita's Multi Purpose Tomato Sauce

Submitted by Chef Sarita in Aust

"This is the sauce that I use to top almost all my recipes that ask for a sauce topping. I also serve it on the side as a dipping sauce. It is simple and easy to make."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 2 cups sauce
• Serves: 5-7

ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) can of regular tomato sauce
• 1⁄4 cup sliced onion
• 1⁄4 cup sliced green bell pepper
• 1⁄2 a roman tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• salt
• 16 ounces water (an 8 oz can of tomato sauce filled twice)
• cilantro, a couple of leaves

directions

1. On medium high, melt butter in small sauce pan. Add the onions, bell pepper and tomato. Let veggies saute in butter for about 2-3 minutes.
2. Add Tomato sauce, ketchup and water. Stir and add the cumin. Add salt to taste, add cilantro and let simmer for about 5-7 minutes or until the sauce has thickened enough to cover the back of a metal spoon when dipped in the sauce.
3. Serve on top of cabbage salads or on the side as a dipping sauce.