Red Enchilada Sauce

INGREDIENTS

* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tsp minced onion
* 1/2 tsp dried oregano
* 2 1/2 tsp chili powder
* 1/2 tsp dried basil
* 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
* 1/8 tsp salt
* 1/4 tsp ground cumin
* 1 tsp dried parsley
* 1/4 cup salsa
* 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
* 1 1/2 cups water


DIRECTIONS

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

by: Rita E in AZ