Quick Southern Italian Tomato Sauce

1. 1

   Drain the tomatoes in a strainer set over a medium bowl.

2. 2

   Scoop out and discard any seeds from the tomatoes.

3. 3

   Using your hands, a fork or a potato masher, crush the tomatoes well and place in a separate bowl; reserve their liquid for another use.

4. 4

   In a medium nonreactive saucepan, cook the garlic in the olive oil over moderate heat until golden.

5. 5

   Add the tomatoes and salt; season with pepper.

6. 6

   Stir in the basil and simmer gently for 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Discard the garlic.

8. 8

   To make a smooth sauce, leave the garlic cloves in and pass the sauce through a food mill.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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