jglass
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The Sopranos' Marinara Sauce
SERVES 6
4 large garlic cloves, lightly smashed
1/2 cup olive oil
4 lbs plum tomatoes (very ripe, peeled, seeded, and chopped) or 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (Italian, drained)
salt
8-10 fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
In a large skillet, cook the garlic in the olive oil over medium heat, pressing it occasionally with the back of a spoon, until golden (about 4 minutes).
Add the tomatoes and salt to taste.
Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the sauce is thick (15-20 minutes, depending on the tomatoes).
Stir in the basil leaves.
Serve over hot cooked spaghetti or other pasta.
Makes about 6 cups.
SERVES 6
4 large garlic cloves, lightly smashed
1/2 cup olive oil
4 lbs plum tomatoes (very ripe, peeled, seeded, and chopped) or 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (Italian, drained)
salt
8-10 fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
In a large skillet, cook the garlic in the olive oil over medium heat, pressing it occasionally with the back of a spoon, until golden (about 4 minutes).
Add the tomatoes and salt to taste.
Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the sauce is thick (15-20 minutes, depending on the tomatoes).
Stir in the basil leaves.
Serve over hot cooked spaghetti or other pasta.
Makes about 6 cups.