Fresh Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce

We didn't have any cans of tomatoes one night but plenty of fresh ingredients so I threw this together and it's the best sauce we've ever had! Lots of variations exist and it's super easy.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 4  raw tomatoes (medium to large)
• 4  garlic cloves (I say the more the better!)
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 2  tablespoons  melted butter
• 3  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar
• 1  tablespoon sugar
•  salt
•  pepper
• 2  cups fresh basil
•  pine nuts (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil

Directions

1. Puree tomatoes with olive oil, butter, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper, and sugar. Set aside.
2. Separately, puree the fresh basil, olive oil, and pine nuts.
3. We use either farfalle, rigatoni, or penne pasta.
4. Stir two mixtures together. See optional toppings below:.
5. crumbled goat cheese.
6. fresh grated parmesean.
7. toasted pine nuts, walnuts or pecans.
8. Italian turkey sausage, shrimp, or grilled chicken.