Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 shallots, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

1. Sauté shallots and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet until tender. Add tomato and next 3 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.