Pomodoro Basilico Recipe
Gluten Free. A light tomato sauce with basil, garlic & Parmesan.
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Ingredients
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Sauce Base
Fresh Ingredients
Method
Preparing the Sauce
- 1
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Add Crushed Tomatoes
Pour in the 28 ounces of canned crushed tomatoes, stirring to combine with the garlic and oil.
- 4
Season the Sauce
Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the sauce. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- 5
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Finishing the Sauce
- 6
Add Fresh Basil
Once the sauce has thickened slightly, stir in 1 cup of chopped fresh basil leaves.
- 7
Incorporate Parmesan
Remove the sauce from heat and stir in 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
- 8
Taste and Adjust
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to taste.


