mexican recipes

Roasted Tomato Sauce


mexican, sauces, tomatoes, vegetables

1/2 cup onion; chopped, 1 medium
1/4 cup carrot; finely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 lb tomatoes; roasted & peeled
1 tablespoon basil leaves; fresh, snipped
2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Cook onion and carrot in oil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender. Cut tomatoes into fourths; drain. Place onion, carrot, tomatoes and remaining ingredients in food processor workbowl fitted with steel blade or in blender container; cover and process until well blended. Serve warm or cold. Makes about 3 1/2 cups sauce.