Fresh Tomato Sauce

Name: Fresh Tomato Sauce
Yield: Makes about 5 cups (enough for 1 pound of pasta)
Ingredients: 8 medium tomatoes (about 2 pounds total), coarsely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled (page 33); 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh oregano leaves (from 4 sprigs); 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped (1/4 cup); Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 2/3 cup best-quality extra-virgin olive oil

January 26, 2012

With its light taste and texture, this sauce is best paired with slender strands, such as cappellini, spaghetti, or linguine; to serve, toss sauce with freshly boiled and drained pasta, adding a generous handful of fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces. And keep in mind that although the sauce is extremely easy, it does need an hour or two to allow the flavors to meld, so plan accordingly.

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