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Tomato and Basil Sauce

Fresh tomato, garlic, and basil create a beautiful sauce that is the base for many recipes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup whole basil leaves- stems removed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp anchovies-chopped
  • 28oz can whole San Marzano tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp crushed red pepper optional
  • salt/pepper for taste

Instructions
 

  • Place a medium sauce pot on the stove, but don't turn on the heat. Add olive oil, garlic, and basil to the pot. Turn heat on low/medium. Let the ingredients slowly warm and release their flavors. Make sure that the garlic doesn't start to brown, if this happens reduce heat slightly. Continue this process for 5-10 minutes.
  • Add anchovies to the pan and increase heat to medium. Let the anchovies melt into the basil and garlic mixture.
  • Using your hands crush the whole tomatoes and add to the pot, including the juice from the can. Stir mixture to combine all of the flavors. Add crushed red pepper if desired and stir again. Bring the sauce to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium/low. Allow the sauce to simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  • Once sauce is done simmering taste and add salt/pepper for flavor. Serve the sauce with pasta, pizza, or any Italian dish thats desired.