Enchilada Sauce

Description: This is a very easy, quick enchilada sauce to use instead of the canned variety. We prefer to eat freshly made foods without alot of preservatives. This has a wonderful flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 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

Steps:

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Add onion, oregano, chili powder, basil, ground black pepper, salt, cumin, parsley, salsa and tomato sauce.
4. Mix together and then stir in the water.
5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Use in place of canned enchilada sauce.