Tomato Basil Sauce
My friend Lori and I learned to make this wonderful sauce in our pasta cooking class! Be sure you choose San Marzano tomatoes and not just one claiming to be! This sauce is easy enough to make on a busy weeknight and delicious enough to serve to company! They won’t be disappointed!
Tomato Basil Sauce
Ingredients
- ¼ c. olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped finely
- 4 garlic cloves chopped finely
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 28- ounce can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes crushed up in processor or by hand
- 1 bay leaf
- kosher salt to taste
- 3 large sprigs basil
Pasta
- 2 T. unsalted butter
- ¼ c. grated parmesan
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-low.
- Cook onion, 10 12 mins stirring occasionally.
- Add red pepper for one minute.
- Increase heat to medium and add tomatoes.
- Season with salt. Add bayleaf.
- Cook 20-25 mins. stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and add basil. (Remove bay leaf)
- Coat pasta with butter and parmesan, then add to sauce.
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