Sweet Basil Marinara
18-20 Fresh Organic Roma Tomatoes
6 Cloves Garlic, Minced
1/2 Red Pepper, Finely Chopped
1/2 Green Pepper, Finely Chopped
1/4 Red Onion, Finely Chopped
8 Fresh Basil Leaves, Finely Chopped
2 Small Cans Organic Tomato Paste
4 Tbs Organic Sugar
1/4 tsp Salt
2 Bay Leaves
To prepare your tomatoes, wash them thoroughly and carve out the stem area. On the other side of the tomato, score the end with a sharp knife in the shape of a small X.
Drop 4-6 tomatoes at a time in a pot of boiling water for about 30-60 seconds or until the skin starts to peel. Remove them and place in a large bowl of ice water for the same about of time. Repeat this until all your tomatoes are complete. The skin will peel right off.
Remove all the skin and chop your tomatoes and toss them back into an empty pan. Let them simmer and stew for about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, take your chopped garlic, peppers and onion and lightly sautéed to release some flavor. Once complete, toss into the stewing tomatoes along with the chopped basil.
Let this mixture stew for about 15 minutes and blend with a hand blender until smooth. Add in two cans of organic tomato paste along with 4 tbs of organic sugar and 1/4 tsp of salt. Mix well then add in your bay leaves.
Let sauce simmer for about 45 minutes and let cool.
Serve over pasta or freeze for a tasty mean another time!
Enjoy!
