HOMEMADE BASIL MARINARA SAUCE

Homemade Basil Marinara Sauce image

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