Red Enchilada Sauce

Red Enchilada Sauce
Submitted by: Sara
Rated: 5 out of 5 by 271 members
Prep Time: 5 MinutesCook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 20 MinutesYields: 8 servings
"Tomato sauce is simmered with sauteed onion, salsa, and herbs, including cumin and oregano. This is good with cheese-stuffed, baked tortillas."
INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon ground black
pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 cup salsa
1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water
DIRECTIONS:
1.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the onion, oregano, chili powder, basil, ground black pepper, salt, cumin, parsley, salsa and tomato sauce.
2.
Mix together and then stir in the water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
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