Cuisinart FP8SV Manuel D’Utilisation

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BASICS

SIMPLE TOMATO SAUCE 

This sauce comes together quickly, but tastes as if it has been simmering 

all day. When cooked down, it makes a tasty topping for 

homemade pizzas. 

Makes about 3 cups 

1. Put the olive oil into a medium size saucepan over 

medium heat. 

2. While the oil is heating, insert the chopping blade 

into the work bowl of the food processor. With the 
machine running on High, drop the garlic through the 
feed tube to chop. Turn unit off, scrape down the 
sides of the bowl and add the onion. Pulse to fi nely 
chop, about 5 times.

3. When the oil is hot add the garlic, onion and oregano 

to the pan. Sauté until the onion is softened and the 
garlic is fragrant. Add the wine to the pan and cook 
until completely reduced. 

4. While the wine is cooking, add the tomatoes to the 

work bowl and pulse to fi nely chop, about 8 times. 
Add the tomatoes, salt and basil to the pan. 

5. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce to low. Partly 

cover the pan and simmer for 30 minutes. Turn off the 
heat and stir in the black pepper and red pepper 
fl akes, if using. Taste and adjust seasoning 
accordingly. 

If you would like to use this sauce for pizza, continue to 
simmer uncovered for an additional 30 to 40 minutes 
until thick and reduced, stirring often. Let the sauce cool 
completely before using on pizza dough.