brandywine tomato marinara sauce

San Diego, CA
Updated on Apr 20, 2012

Delicious and simple, this versatile marinara sauce is perfect on pasta, toasted bread, pizza or as a base for soup. Use Mighty 'Mato Brandywine tomatoes fresh from your garden. Enjoy! :)

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Versatile marinara sauce made with fresh, home-grown tomatoes!
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Ingredients

  • 2 ounces olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 ounces garlic, minced
  • 1 ounce fresh basil
  • 6 large brandywine tomatoes
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • - salt, pepper and crushed red pepper, to taste

How To Make brandywine tomato marinara sauce

  • Step 1
    In a large sauce pan, heat olive oil over medium heat
  • Step 2
    Add the garlic and cook for a minute then add one tablespoon of fresh basil and Italian parsley with the crushed red pepper
  • Step 3
    Cook for a minute
  • Step 4
    Add the blended tomatoes, season to taste with salt and pepper
  • Step 5
    Bring to a boil then simmer for 15 minutes
  • Step 6
    Stir with a wooden spoon and skim off impurities as they rise to the top
  • Step 7
    Adjust acidity with a bit of sugar if desired to balance out the flavor
  • Step 8
    Check seasoning and let rest warm till needed or remove, chill and store in the refrigerator
  • Step 9
    Try portioning you marinara in small containers and freeze them so you can have a quick sauce when you need it!

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