Sun Dried Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp dried rosemary
• A pinch crushed red pepper
• 10-15 cranks freshly cracked pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 oz. tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp honey

Directions

1. Place the olive oil, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, crushed red pepper, salt, and a few grinds of black pepper in a small skillet. Stir everything together, then warm it over low heat for about 3 minutes. A little gentle sizzling is fine, but keep the pan cool enough that the herbs do not brown or burn.
2. Stir in the tomato paste and honey. Let the mixture warm while you keep stirring; it will stay thick rather than turning into a pourable sauce. Cook it over low heat for about 5 minutes, until the tomato paste looks a shade darker. Use it right away, or chill it until you need it.