BASIL INFUSED MARINARA WITH PENNE PASTA

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This sauce is a delightful combination of sweetness and spice. Canned tomatoes work perfectly well, but you might also want to try using fresh tomatoes when they're plentiful in the garden.

Provided by Tonya Young

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 can(s) (14.5 oz.) tomatoes, canned and chopped, with liquid
4 clove garlic
3 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
3 Tbsp basil, dried
2 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
16 oz penne pasta, uncooked
6 oz parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium heat, and add minced fresh garlic. Lightly brown garlic.
  • 2. Add 4 cans of tomatoes with juice. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer. Stir in basil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, and adjusting seasoning to taste. (if sauce starts to become to dry, add a little bit of water)
  • 3. Start pasta 15 minutes before sauce is done. Cook pasta until al dente. Serve by ladeling sauce over pasta and sprinkling Parmesan cheese to taste.

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