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Mamma’s Simple Tomato Sauce

Yields 6-8 Servings

Recipe Type:

Pasta & Sauces

Serves:

About the Recipe

Quick, easy, and delicious: store this staple in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, freeze it in an airtight container, or keep it canned in your pantry for a quick, essential meal. Perfect for pizza or pasta sauce, as well as simmering meatballs and sausage.

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced

  • ¼ cup, 25 grams basil leaves, torn

  • 14.5 oz. canned whole tomatoes (Use only the best quality tomatoes)

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 1 tsp. dried oregano

  • ½ tsp. kosher salt

Preparation

  1. Process tomatoes in a food processor or blender.

  2. Heat olive oil in large pot over low heat; add minced garlic and stir no longer than 10-20 seconds. Be careful not to burn.

  3. Add tomatoes, water, oregano, basil and salt, then bring to a boil and let simmer over very low heat for 10 minutes.

  4. Toss with pasta and top with grated Parmigiano Reggiano and additional freshly torn basil leaves.


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