Salsa Roja (salvadoran Tomato Sauce)

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 serrano peppers or 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 2 cups tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup cilantro (optional) or 1/4 cup parsley (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. add the onion, garlic and chile and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
• 2 stir in the tomatoes and oregano and simmer for about 10 minutes. remove from heat and cool a bit.
• 3 puree the tomato sauce in a blender or with an immersion blender until smooth, adding a little water if needed. add salt and pepper to taste, stir in cilantro if using and serve.