{"id":2579,"date":"2016-05-17T07:00:23","date_gmt":"2016-05-17T07:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/betondinner.com\/?p=2579"},"modified":"2018-04-30T00:58:04","modified_gmt":"2018-04-30T00:58:04","slug":"simple-basil-marinara-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betondinner.com\/simple-basil-marinara-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Basil Marinara Sauce."},"content":{"rendered":"

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I’m successfully growing basil! (By this I mean I haven’t killed the lone basil plant I bought a few weeks ago. Because my mom waters it for me.) I needed to cut it back a bit, and it was the perfect excuse to make a batch of this simple basil marinara sauce. It’s just a few ingredients, it only takes about 20 minutes, and it’s the perfect thing to stash in the freezer if you don’t need it right away. It’s got a good garlicky kick\u00a0without being overwhelming, sweetness and acidity from the tomatoes, and that irreplaceable bright, green basil flavor.<\/p>\n

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The sauce starts with olive oil and minced garlic, then simmers for 10 minutes with the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and a little dried oregano and a pinch of sugar. Off heat, stir in chopped fresh basil (the smell of basil is intoxicating to me! Right??) and salt and pepper to taste – and that’s it!<\/p>\n

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The first time I made this basil marinara, I told myself I wouldn’t ever need to buy a jar again! And I mean…obviously, that<\/em> was a wee bit optimistic – in real life I always have a jar of marinara in my pantry – but even though store-bought sauce is\u00a0perfectly fine, this homemade sauce takes things to a different level. I want to take bites of it with a spoon, pasta or no pasta. It’s hard to believe it’s as quick and simple to make as it is!<\/p>\n

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Whether your basil defies the odds and struggles to survive under your care<\/del> grows in your herb garden\u00a0or you buy a bunch at the farmer’s market or grocery store, it’ll be happy to end up in this simple sauce. And if you have a serious crop to use up, just double up the recipe and cook it in a pot rather than a skillet! A jar of sauce and a package of pasta would make a cute little gift, too (just remember to keep it refrigerated). Enjoy!<\/p>\nPrint<\/a>

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