Basil Tomato Sauce

7 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 28 ounces tomatoes 1 can, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons basil freshly finely chopped
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons oregano freshly finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons kalamata olives pitted and chopped, from 8 to 10 whole olives
  • 1 x black pepper freshly ground, to taste
  • 1 x salt to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Add the tomatoes in the bowl of a food processor or a blender, then add the basil, oregano, garlic, olives and pepper.
  2. 2
    Pulse the sauce until thoroughly combined and smooth.
  3. 3
    Season (canned tomatoes will vary widely in sodium content, resulting in some sauces that require less salt than others).
  4. 4
    Remove the sauce to a bowl, lightly cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed.
  5. 5
    Makes about 3 cups tomato sauce and can be covered and refrigerated for up to one week.

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