Creamy Marinara With Fresh Basil Recipe

Name: Creamy Marinara With Fresh Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, good quality and organic if possible; 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced; 4 -5 large tomatoes, fresh frozen, skinned and chopped up (keep the juice!); 3 tablespoons heavy cream; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (use a variety of flavored basils, especially lemon if you have it); 1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper (optional); 1 pinch sugar, to taste; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; cooked pasta, of your choice (8 to 10 servings worth); grated parmesan cheese, for garnish; fresh basil leaf, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, good quality and organic if possible
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
4 -5 large tomatoes, fresh frozen, skinned and chopped up (keep the juice!)
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (use a variety of flavored basils, especially lemon if you have it)
1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper (optional)
1 pinch sugar, to taste
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
cooked pasta, of your choice (8 to 10 servings worth)
grated parmesan cheese, for garnish
fresh basil leaf, for garnish

1
Fresh frozen tomatoes: pick juicy tomatoes, make sure they are clean and dry, then pop them in a Ziploc bag, single layer; label your bag with date and put flat into freezer; when ready to use, just take out as many as you need and run them under hot water (or put then in a bowl of hot water) and after a minute or two the skins will peel right off, then just chop and use; use these instead of canned tomatoes.
2
In a hot sauce pan or small wok, put in olive oil and fresh garlic; stir and saute for 1 to 2 minutes.
3
Add the tomatoes together with their juice and let simmer for 10 minutes.
4
Stir in the cream, basil, salt and pepper, and roasted peppers (if using), and bring to a simmer them it through.
5
Serve over cooked pasta, garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
6
Also good over baked halibut, grilled shrimp, chicken, or grilled vegetables.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, good quality and organic if possible, 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced, 4 -5 large tomatoes, fresh frozen, skinned and chopped up (keep the juice!), 3 tablespoons heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Creamy Marinara With Fresh Basil falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Marinara With Fresh Basil

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Variations & substitutions

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