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Classic Tomato Basil Sauce
Recipe courtesy of Kelsey Nixon
- Total Time:
- 1 hr 15 min
- Prep:
- 15 min |
- Inactive Prep:
- -- |
- Cook:
- 1 hr
- Level:
- None
- Yield:
- 3 cups
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. ripe plum tomatoes*
- 1 head garlic, cloves peeled and halved lengthwise
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Cut an X in the bottom of each tomato and blanch in a large pot of boiling water for 10 seconds. Immediately transfer tomatoes with a slotted spoon to an ice bath to cool, then peel, seed and chop.
Cook garlic in oil in a small, heavy pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, red pepper flakes, season with salt and pepper and add fresh basil. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Notes:
*If ripe tomatoes are not available, substitute 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice; season sauce with sugar if desired. (preferred brand: Organic Muir Glen)
Series: Kelsey & Spike Cook
Episode: Tomato Sauce (Ep. 6)