Recipe of the Week - Quick and Easy Garden Tomato Sauce

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In the summer, there's nothing better than homemade, fresh garden tomato sauce – perfect for your favorite pasta dish!

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 cups (5 lbs) peeled, seeded and diced plum tomatoes

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped

  • pinch crushed red pepper flakes

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • black pepper, to taste

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

INSTRUCTIONS

  • To peel the tomatoes, bring a large pot of water to boil.

  • Slice an X on the bottom of each tomato.

  • When boiling, drop the tomatoes in the water to blanch 1 to 2 minutes, or until the skin cracks.

  • Quickly remove from the water and let them cool a few minutes until they are cool enough to handle, the skin will come right off.

  • Dice the tomatoes fine.

  • Heat the oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. When hot add the garlic and saute until golden brown.

  • Add red pepper flakes and cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Partially cover and cook low heat 25 minutes.

  • Add the basil and remove from heat. I like it chunky, if you like it smooth, you can puree part of the sauce after. Serve over your favorite pasta.

  • *Makes 6 Cups*

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1/2 Cup

  • Calories: 61

  • Carbohydrates: 9g

  • Protein: 1.5g

  • Fat: 3g

  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g

  • Sodium: 157mg

  • Fiber: 2g