How to Make Tomato Sauce From Fresh Tomatoes : Italian Cuisine

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: oregano

Dried basil is more convenient and has a longer shelf life, while oregano is often cheaper.

Quarter the fresh tomatoes and place them in a food processor or chop with a knife.

Chop off the core of the tomatoes before processing.

Chop 4 cloves of garlic and set aside.

Heat 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil in a pan.

Add the chopped garlic to the pan and sauté until golden.

Add crushed red pepper to the pan with the garlic.

Once the garlic is golden, add the processed tomatoes to the pan and stir.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.

Season with kosher salt while cooking.

Add a handful of chopped fresh basil before serving.

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