Super Simple Tomato Sauce (or Soup!)

A quick yet homemade sauce. Or the start of Chicken Parmesan. Or the first steps to a creamy soup.

Pre time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes, boil to simmer
Servings: Makes 3 cups of sauce, about 4 servings

Stir together
1 14 ½ ounce can diced tomatoes (partially drained)
1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
1 T. chopped garlic
1 tsp. chicken (or vegetable) base concentrate or a splash of chicken (or veggie) broth
1 T. dried Italian Seasoning (your favorite brand)
Black pepper to taste
2 tsp. sugar (trust me, this balances the tomato tang)

Bring to a boil, simmer 10 minutes (in the time your pasta is cooking!).

For a creamy, hearty soup, add 2 cups of half-and-half.

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