Quick Tomato Basil Sauce and Variations

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   Melt butter on med.

2. 2

   low heat.

3. 3

   Add onion, salt, and oregano, and cook until golden brown, stirring, 3 to 5 minute Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Stir in tomatoes and sugar, bring to simmer.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to med.

6. 6

   low and simmer 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove from heat and stir in basil, oil, salt and pepper to taste.

8. 8

   All'Amatriciana: Cook 4 oz.

9. 9

   diced salt pork in butter until crispy; remove.

10. 10

    Leave 2 T. fat in pot; proceed as directed.

11. 11

    Before tomatoes, add 1/2 Celsius red wine and reduce by half.

12. 12

    Omit basil, but stir in pork and 1/2 Celsius grated Pecorino at end with oil.

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    Arrabiata: Add 3/4 t. red pepper flakes with garlic.

14. 14

    Increase garlic to 4 cloves.

15. 15

    Use fresh parsley for basil.

16. 16

    Vodka: Add 1/2 Celsius vodka with tomatoes.

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    Substitute parsley for basil, and 1/4 cup heavy cream for oil.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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