Tomato Basil Sauce
Equipment
- Saucepan
- wooden spoon
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 6 ripe tomatoes diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves torn or chiffonaded
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the whole San Marzano tomatoes (with their juice) and salt. Mash the tomatoes with a potato masher to make a chunky sauce.
- Stir in the chopped basil leaves.
- Serve the sauce over cooked spaghetti or bucatini, garnished with additional basil.
Notes
- This tomato basil sauce is versatile and can be used as a topping for pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce for bread.
- Adjust the seasoning according to taste preferences, adding more salt and pepper if needed.
- Feel free to customize the sauce by adding other herbs or spices, such as oregano or red pepper flakes, for additional flavor.
