Tomato Mint Sauce

Ingredients

4 (28-ounce) cans whole plum tomatoes 

1/4 cup olive oil 

1/2 cup finely chopped shallots 

1/4 cup finely chopped garlic 

3 tablespoons coarse salt 

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 

1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 

Pinch of freshly ground black pepper 

Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 

Preparation

Place tomatoes in the jar of a blender; blend for 15 seconds and set aside.

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; add shallots and garlic and cook until soft and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Add salt, mint, basil, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; stir to combine. Add tomatoes and 2 cups water; bring to a boil, and immediately reduce to a simmer. Cook for 45 minutes.

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