tomato sauce with double basil
the basil is added in two stages; first for depth of flavor, then at the end for a burst of fresh fragrance...double basil. In summer, use fragrant ripe tomatoes.Source unknown
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Ingredients
- - 3 tbsp. olive oil
- - 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- - 1 shallot, finely chopped
- - 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- - 1 lb. ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped or 1 can plum tomatoes, 14.5 oz
- - pinch sugar
- - 12 oz. dried pasta, such as spaghetti or linguine
- - sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- - freshly grated parmesan cheese
How To Make tomato sauce with double basil
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Step 1Heat oil in pan and add garlic, shallot and half the basil. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes til shallot is golden.
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Step 2Add tomatoes and cook stirring for 10 minutes til thickened and pulpy. add sugar, 1/3 cu water and salt and pepper to taste
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Step 3Bring to a boil, cover and simmer very gently for 1 hour til dark red and thickened, with droplets of oil on the surface.
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Step 4Bring large pan of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions, about 8 minutes.
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Step 5Drain and return pasta to hot pan. Tear remaining basil into tomato sauce and add sauce to pasta. Toss well, then serve topped with Parmesan cheese. Serves 4
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