HOMEMADE BASIL MARINARA SAUCE

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Make and share this Homemade Basil Marinara Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DallasDiva22

Categories     Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 5 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup coarsely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (2 lb) can whole Italian-style tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups firmly-packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Saute onion and garlic in oil in saucepan till tender.
  • Stir in tomatoes with their liquid, breaking up, tomato sauce., 1/4 c chopped basil and the salt.
  • Bring to boiling. Lower heat; simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, till thickened, about 20 minute.
  • Stir remaining basil into sauce. Serve immediately over hot cooked pasta (@ 1 lb).
  • Or, cool, then freeze in freezer containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.8, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 474.4, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 6.1, Protein 2

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