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Fresh Basil Pasta Sauce

Here's a quick and robust-flavored sauce using some of summer's fresh herbs!
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Course: sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: basil, Pasta, sauce
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 T butter
  • 1/3 c extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 T finely minced or pressed garlic
  • 1- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes (San Marzano)
  • 1/2 t Kosher salt
  • 1/4 t red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 t black pepper
  • 3/4 c loosely packed basil leaves, chiffonaded

Instructions

  • On MEDIUM-LOW heat, heat the butter and oil together. Once the butter is melted, add the garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly golden.
  • Add the tomatoes, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Simmer for about 20 minutes until thickened
  • Just before serving, stir in the basil chiffonade.