QUICK TOMATO SAUCE

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This is a simple tomato sauce that can be used for anything and everything. It was taken from the cookbook "My Calabria" by Rosetta Constantino (www.cookingwithrosetta.com). It only takes 20 minutes to prepare and has 4 ingredients plus salt and an optional small hot red pepper.

Provided by Nonno Select

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 28 oz., 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (28 ounce) can of italian san marzano tomatoes (Can should say D.O.P. to be sure they're from Italy)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, halved
5 fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 pepper, small red, halved (optional)

Steps:

  • Pour the San Marzano tomatoes into a bowl and break them up by hand. Discard any hard cores or bits of skin.
  • Heat the oil in a large pan over moderate heat, add the garlic and saute until golden, about one minute.
  • Add the tomatoes and their juice carefully. (They will splatter.) Tear the basil leaves in half and add along with the salt. Add the hot pepper (if using).
  • Simmer briskly, stiring occasionally, until you have a thick chunky sauce. About 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove the garlic before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.1, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 1156.4, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.7, Protein 1.7

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