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Fresh Tomato-Basil Sauce

This easy fresh sauce is so quick to make and showcases the tomatoes and olive oil.

Directions

Sauté crushed garlic in light olive oil in a large skillet over medium flame until it just begins to brown. Toss in the fresh tomatoes and the salt to taste. Stir the mixture for a few minutes until the tomatoes begin to release their juice. Add the basil and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove the sauce from heat. Sprinkle with extra virgin olive oil to finish. Spoon over hot, cooked pasta then toss and serve.

Prep time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 5 minutes.

Ingredients

6-8 ripe Roma tomatoes - seeded and chopped

Handful of fresh, chopped basil leaves

2 cloves crushed garlic

1 tablespoon sea salt

1/4 cup light olive oil

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

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