Fresh Tomato Sauce

Submitted by SmHerndon

"The description is in the title... ;-) Listed for use with my "Spinach and Cheese Ravioli with Fresh Tomato Sauce ""

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1⁄4 - 1 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 fresh basil leaves, finely shredded
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, for serving

directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until the garlic just begins to turn golden brown.
2. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, or until the tomatoes are softened and a sauce is formed. Stir in the basil.