Fresh Tomato Sauce

1. 1

   Plunge tomatoes in boiling water for 30 seconds.

2. 2

   Remove them with a slotted spoon and run under cold water.

3. 3

   Remove skins and press out the seeds.

4. 4

   Peel the garlic and slice into big pieces. In a frying pan brown garlic lightly.

5. 5

   Remove some or all of the garlic depending on how much garlic you like.

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   (Save the garlic not used in sauce to mash and add to salad dressing.)

7. 7

   Add tomatoes to oil; bring to a boil and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

8. 8

   Mash tomatoes and any garlic still in the pan.

9. 9

   Stir in basil.

10. 10

    The sauce goes well with any kind of pasta.

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    Sprinkle with cheese and other herbs (rosemary, thyme, marjoram) if you like.

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    (May be substituted for the basil.

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    Use only 1 to 2 tablespoons.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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