Tomato Sauce

• 1 #10 can (102 ounces/2.89 kg) cooked tomatoes
• 3

In a 4-quart (3.8 L) saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, basil stems, and garlic. Season with salt and cook gently for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and stir well. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

Cook for 45 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.

Remove the basil stems and, using an immersion blender, puree the sauce in the pan.

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