Stewed Tomatoes

Ingredients

 * 1/4 to 1/2 sweet type Onion, peeled, chopped
 * 1 or 2 Tablespoons scraped and chopped celery (optional)
 * 1 or 2 Tablespoons butter
 * 1 - 14 1/2 oz can or 1 lb 2 oz can diced tomatoes
 * 1/3 cup tomato juice or water
 * 1/4 cup Sugar, or dark brown sugar, or Splenda (to taste)
 * 2 Tablespoons corn starch
 * 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed (optional)
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste, if needed)

Directions

 * 1) Prepare Onion and celery (see note below).
 * 2) Melt butter in a medium saucepan.
 * 3) Saute' Onion and celery over medium heat until Onion is somewhat translucent.
 * 4) Do NOT brown. Place tomatoes in a small boiler.
 * 5) Add Onion and celery mixture. Add Sugar or Splenda.
 * 6) Bring tomatoes to a boil and cook over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes.
 * 7) Place cornstarch in a cup. Stir water or tomato juice in cup, dissolving any lumps.
 * 8) When tomatoes have cooked, add cornstarch mixture to them and quickly stir it in well, cooking until you have a glossy sauce and it has thickened.
 * 9) Add basil, stirring in well. Adjust seasoning and add salt if needed.

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