Salsa Roja (Salvadoran Tomato Sauce) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 serrano peppers or 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 cups tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup cilantro (optional) or 1/4 cup parsley (optional)

Preparation

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and chile and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
Stir in the tomatoes and oregano and simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool a bit.
Puree the tomato sauce in a blender or with an immersion blender until smooth, adding a little water if needed. Add salt and pepper to taste, stir in cilantro if using and serve.