Fresh tomato & basil sauce (vegan)

Yield: 8 Servings

8 c Very ripe tomatoes; chopped/ - about 5 lbs.      1 c Onions; chopped
2 Garlic cloves; minced      3 tb Fresh basil; finely chopped - or 1 t. dried basil
1 tb Sugar Salt and pepper; to taste      6 oz Tomato paste

We like to make this delicately spiced sauce in the summer when fresh ripe tomatoes are sweet and plentiful. And the addition of fresh basil definitely adds a gourmet touch Place chopped tomatoes in a colander or strainer for 30 min to drain. Press down with a spoon several times to squeeze out excess liquid. In a medium sauce pan over medium heat add onions garlic and cook until onions are tender adding a bit of water to prevent sticking about 5-10 min. Add tomatoes basil sugar salt and pepper to saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered 1 hour. Stir in tomato paste and continue to cook 10 more min. Serve over your favorite shape of pasta. Nutrition (per serving): 82 calories Total Fat 1 g (9% of calories) Source: Lean Luscious and Meatless Page(s): 199 Date Published: 1992 by Bobbie Hinman & Millie Snyder : D/L from Prodigy 12-14-94. Recipe collection of Sue Smith. 1.80á