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Stewed Tomatoes

A comforting dish of stewed tomatoes that is rich in flavor and easy to prepare.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups fresh or canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Can opener

Method
 

  1. Start by washing your tomatoes and chopping them into small pieces.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  3. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  5. Add the diced tomatoes to the pot along with their juices.
  6. Sprinkle in sugar, salt, and pepper.
  7. Mix in the dried basil and oregano.
  8. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and allow it to cook uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Once thickened, remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

This dish freezes well for future meals and can be enjoyed with a variety of other dishes.