RED ENCHILADA SAUCE

RED ENCHILADA SAUCE
“Tomato sauce is simmered with sautéed onion, salsa, and herbs, including cumin and oregano. This is good with cheese-stuffed baked tortillas.”


1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced onion
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ cup salsa
1 (6-oz.) can tomato sauce
1-1/2 cups water


Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat Add the garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the onion, oregano, chili powder, basil, black pepper, salt, cumin, parsley, salsa and tomato sauce.

Mix together and then stir in the water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes.


Yield: 8 servings.