Creamy Marinara With Fresh Basil Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, good quality and organic if possible
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
4 -5 large tomatoes, fresh frozen, skinned and chopped up (keep the juice!)
3 tbsp heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (use a variety of flavored basils, especially lemon if you have it)
1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper (optional)
1 pinch sugar , to taste
salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste
cooked pasta , of your choice (8 to 10 servings worth)
grated parmesan cheese, for garnish
fresh basil leaf, for garnish

Directions:

Fresh frozen tomatoes: pick juicy tomatoes, make sure they are clean and dry, then pop them in a Ziploc bag, single layer; label your bag with date and put flat into freezer; when ready to use, just take out as many as you need and run them under hot water (or put then in a bowl of hot water) and after a minute or two the skins will peel right off, then just chop and use; use these instead of canned tomatoes.
In a hot sauce pan or small wok, put in olive oil and fresh garlic; stir and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the tomatoes together with their juice and let simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in the cream, basil, salt and pepper, and roasted peppers (if using), and bring to a simmer them it through.
Serve over cooked pasta, garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Also good over baked halibut, grilled shrimp, chicken, or grilled vegetables.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	47.65 Kcal (200 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.16g	5%
Cholesterol	6.17mg	2%
Sodium	6.96mg	0%
Potassium	213.4mg	5%
Total Carbs	4.22g	1%
Sugars	2.85g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.97g	4%
Protein	0.98g	2%
Vitamin C	23.5mg	39%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	14.3mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	47.07 Kcal (197 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.12g	5%
Cholesterol	6.09mg	2%
Sodium	6.87mg	0%
Potassium	210.8mg	5%
Total Carbs	4.17g	1%
Sugars	2.81g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.96g	4%
Protein	0.97g	2%
Vitamin C	23.2mg	39%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	14.1mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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