Marinara Sauce (Curtis Aikens2)

 

Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 1

2 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped or 28-ounce canned plum tomatoes, with juice, chopped

1/4 cup olive oil

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

1/4 cup basil leaves, finely chopped

1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped

salt and pepper

add 3 tablespoons sundried tomatoes, minced

stir in 1/3 cup pesto.

stir in 1/2 cup pitted black kalamata olives.

for grilled tomato sauce, rub tomatoes with oil, then grill until charred. puree tomatoes and add to sauteed onions. season with salt and pepper.

for roasted tomato sauce, halve tomatoes and roast, coated with oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper on a sheet pan in 375 degree oven for 45 minutes. puree in a blender and season with fresh basil and salt and pepper.