Marinara Sauce

Submitted by Pa. Hiker

"This was served at my son's graduation party (thrown by the school). Everyone was asking for the recipe, thought I'd share it here too. Easy and quick to make, great for those who like a non-meat sauce."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 3 lbs fresh tomatoes
• 3⁄4 cup olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 cup basil, chopped
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• salt
• pepper

directions

1. Cut an x in the bottom of the tomatoes; core.
2. Place in boiling water, leave in water until skin starts to pull away, remove from boiling water and put in cold water.
3. Skin tomato and cut in halfway across the middle.
4. Squeeze tomato to remove seeds.
5. Dice tomato into 1/2-inch pieces.
6. Heat oil and garlic in medium skillet.
7. Add tomatoes and simmer for 30 minutes.
8. Add basil and parsley; heat for 5 more minutes.
9. Serve over pasta.