Simple Tomato-Basil Sauce
Robin Miller’s recipe, Lisa style…
1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with sauce
1 8 oz can tomato paste with garlic
Dried basil, to taste (about 1 tsp. or a palmful)
garlic salt or 1 garlic clove (or more, if you love garlic..)
black pepper or crushed red pepper (I use both)
Dried oregano, to taste (about 1 tsp. or a palmful)
Dried parsley, to taste (about 1 tsp. or a palmful)
1 tsp. sugar
handful of fresh basil, chopped
handful of fresh parsley, chopped
In a pan over medium heat, combine both cans of diced tomatoes, can of tomato paste, dried basil, dried parsley, dried oregano, garlic salt (or garlic cloves), black pepper, and sugar. Cover and let simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. When sauce is finished simmering, remove from heat. Add fresh parsley, fresh basil, and crushed red pepper, if desired. (I also like to add a little extra garlic salt). Stir together and serve over hot pasta.
