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Simple Marinara Sauce

I love Muir Glen canned tomato products so I generally have some of everything on hand. I use mostly whole, peeled tomatoes and tomato paste.

What you need

  1. One 28 oz. can whole peeled plum tomatoes or 2/3 can tomato paste blended with 1 1/2 cups mild chicken broth
  2. 1 large clove garlic, grated
  3. 1 anchovy fillet, minced (optional)
  4. 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
  5. 1 tsp dried basil leaf, ground
  6. Olive Oil
  7. Ground black pepper
  8. Kosher salt to taste

How to make it

With Tomato Paste

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
  2. Add anchovy and red chili flakes - cook until anchovy has dissolved into the oil
  3. Add tomato paste and stir and cook until oil has taken on a deep red color
  4. Add chicken broth and blend to incorporate broth and paste well
  5. Add grated garlic, basil, black pepper and no more than 1/2 tsp salt
  6. Simmer for 10 minutes for flavors to blend
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings

With Whole Tomatoes

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
  2. Add anchovy and red chili flakes - cook until anchovy has dissolved into the oil
  3. Add tomatoes breaking up with a spoon and cook for approximately 20 minutes to reduce liquid and break down tomato pieces
  4. Add garlic, basil, black pepper and salt
  5. Simmer for 10 minutes for flavors to blend
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings

Serve over home made ravioli, mixed with pasta or as a sauce with red meat.

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