Fresh Tomato Sauce

Name: Fresh Tomato Sauce
Ingredients: 12 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 14-1 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon salt; 8 fresh basil leaves, finely shredded; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, for serving

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

12 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
14-1 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
8 fresh basil leaves, finely shredded
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, for serving

Directions

1

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2

Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until the garlic just begins to turn golden brown.
3

Increase the heat to medium-high, add the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, or until the tomatoes are softened and a sauce is formed.
4

Stir in the basil.