ALLA CHECCA SAUCE RECIPE - (5/5)

Alla Checca Sauce Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by pammons

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 medium ripe Roma tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Steps:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cut a shallow X in the tops of the tomatoes with a sharp knife. Drop the tomatoes into the boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer to a bowl of ice water. Core and peel the tomatoes. 2. Chop the peeled tomatoes. You should have about 4 cups. 3. Sprinkle the diced tomatoes with 1/2 teaspoon salt and mix well. Place salted tomatoes in a colander and allow to dry. 4. Combine the minced garlic, chopped basil, parsley, olive oil, black pepper and red pepper in a medium sauce pan. Add the drained tomatoes and heat until warm. Serve over pasta. Makes 6 (1/2 cup) servings, each containing approximately: 50 calories 7 gm. carbohydrate 3 gm. fat 0 mg. cholesterol 1 gm. protein 212 mg. Sodium 1 gm. fiber