Red Enchilada Sauce

Tomato sauce is simmered with sauteed onion, salsa, and herbs, including cumin and oregano in this enchiladas recipe.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 27 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups water
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ cup salsa
• 1 teaspoon minced onion
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 ½ teaspoons chili powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Mix together and then stir in the water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.