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How to Make Greek Tomato Sauce

This quick and easy sauce can be used for any topping with vegetables and any fish or meat.
Course sauce
Cuisine California Greek
Keyword Greek, tomato sauce
Servings 4 cups
Author Mary Papoulias-Platis

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4-6 large garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 can 28oz. tomatoes with juice or fresh tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. In a food processor puree the tomatoes with the juices.
  2. In a large deep pot or skillet add the olive oil and heat over medium heat.
  3. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft.
  4. Add the tomatoes, oregano, salt, pepper, cinnamon, cloves and bay leaf.

  5. Simmer until the sauce thickens about 20-25 minutes. Remove bay leaf and serve.

Recipe Notes

Note: You can also use fresh tomatoes. This sauce can be kept in the refrigerator up to a week.