Red Enchilada Sauce

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 (6 oz) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute garlic, onion. Add oregano, chili powder pepper, salt cumin, parsley, salsa and tomato sauce. Mix together, then stir in the water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

(See the following recipe for The BEST Enchiladas.)