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Elevate your dishes with this rich and flavorful Basque Tomato Sauce! This versatile sauce, featuring smoked ham, onions, peppers, and a touch of Sherry, adds a gourmet touch to any meal. Perfect for pasta, meats, or as a flavorful base. โ€“ Gem
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Ingredients
3 T olive oil
4 oz smoked ham, cut in ยผ inch pieces
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced green bell peppers
4 garlic cloves, chopped
ยฝ tsp dried thyme
2 28 oz cans chopped diced tomatoes in juice, drained
ยพ cup dry Sherry

Directions
Heat 2 T oil over medium high heat.
Add ham; sautรฉ until golden, about 8 minutes.
Transfer to small bowl.
Add 1 T oil to saucepan.
Add onions, peppers, garlic and thyme.
Reduce heat to medium low; cover; simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add tomatoes and Sherry.
Bring to simmer.
Cover partially; simmer until mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally about 20 minutes.
Stir in ham.
(The sauce can be made 1 day ahead.
Cover.
Chill.
Bring sauce to simmer to serve)
Servings
Makes 4 cups
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1/4 cup) - Calories: 90; Total Fat: 5g (Saturated Fat: 0.5g); Cholesterol: 5mg; Sodium: 280mg; Total Carbohydrates: 8g (Dietary Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 5g); Protein: 3g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿณ The Cook:  Dave Ferguson ๐Ÿ”‘ Keywords: sauce, tomato, ham, sherry
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๐Ÿ“š Cookbooks: John Ferguson's Favorite Recipes, Uncle Dave's Cookbook, The TFR Cookbook
Basque Tomato Sauce was added on April 10, 2025 and last updated on April 29, 2025.
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