FRESH TOMATO BASIL PASTA SAUCE

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We didn't have any cans of tomatoes one night but plenty of fresh ingredients so I threw this together and it's the best sauce we've ever had! Lots of variations exist and it's super easy.

Provided by Dawn Gusty

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 raw tomatoes (medium to large)
4 garlic cloves (I say the more the better!)
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons melted butter
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
salt
pepper
2 cups fresh basil
pine nuts (optional)
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Puree tomatoes with olive oil, butter, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper, and sugar. Set aside.
  • Separately, puree the fresh basil, olive oil, and pine nuts.
  • We use either farfalle, rigatoni, or penne pasta.
  • Stir two mixtures together. See optional toppings below:.
  • crumbled goat cheese.
  • fresh grated parmesean.
  • toasted pine nuts, walnuts or pecans.
  • Italian turkey sausage, shrimp, or grilled chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.7, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 42.9, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.2, Protein 0.8

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