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                      Sun-Dried Tomato Spaghetti Sauce
 
 Recipe By     : “Bella” Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipe Card
 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Pasta                            Sauces
                 Italian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    8      ounces        “bella” oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes -- undrained
    1      cup           onion -- chopped
    1      cup           celery -- chopped
    1      cup           carrot -- diced
    3      cloves        garlic -- minced
    2      28 oz cans    whole tomatoes -- undrained
      2/3  cup           chablis or other dry white wine
    1      teaspoon      dried fennel seed
      1/2  teaspoon      pepper
 
 Drain dried tomatoes, reserving 1/4 cup oil. Chop tomatoes, and set aside.
 Heat reserved oil in a Dutch oven; saute onion, celery, carrot and garlic in
 hot oil 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in dried and canned
 tomatoes,
 wine, fennel seeds, and pepper; cook, uncovered, over medium heat 1 hour or
 to
 desired consistency, stirring mixture occasionally. Position knife blade in
 food processor bowl; add half of sauce mixture. Pulse 4 or 5 times or until
 mixture is chopped but not smooth. Repeat the same procedure with remaining
 half of sauce mixture. Serve over hot pasta.
 
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 NOTES : From a recipe leaflet that came with a jar of “Bella” brand
 sun-dried
 tomatoes.