TLC Cooking "Marinara Sauce"

Marinara Sauce

INGREDIENTS

2	28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
2	14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes in juice
1/4	cup extra virgin olive oil
2	plump cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1	teaspoon (kosher) salt
1	sprig fresh basil
1/2	cup fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces

PREPARATION:

In a 3-4 qt. pot, heat the oil and garlic together. When garlic becomes pale gold and fragrant add the tomatoes, salt and basil sprig. Stir well to combine and bring sauce to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer sauce, 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce has thickened and is richly flavored. Remove from heat, check for seasoning and stir in the torn basil leaves.

This recipe appears in: Italian

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