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Granny's Sofrita Sauce

1/4 cup Spanish olive oil 
2 sm Onions finely chopped 
2 x Green bell peppers stemmed, seeded, 
    and finely chopped 
6 x Canned plum tomatoes drained, diced 
1/2 cup Pimento-stuffed green olives rinsed, drained, 
    and chopped 
1/2 tsp Salt 
1/4 tsp Dried oregano crumbled 
1/2 cup Dry white wine or dry sherry 
2 dsh Tabasco 

heat the olive oil over low heat in a large heavy skillet. Add the onions and bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 8 minutes or until translucent. Add the tomatoes, olives, salt, oregano, and wine and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the sauce is thickened, stir in the Tabasco and remove from the heat.

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