Ingredients
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2 pounds fresh cherry, marzano or roma tomatoes, or you can use canned or boxed chopped tomatoes
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1-2 tablespoons olive oil
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6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
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2-3 whole leaves fresh basil, plus more for garnish
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1 teaspoon salt, and more to taste
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optional
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1 small rind of parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon butter
Directions
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1
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Cut the tomatoes into halves (if cherry), or small pieces about 1/2 inch in size (12mm), and finely mince the garlic. |
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2
Done
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Cover bottom of a medium sauce pan with olive oil and place over medium heat, add the tomatoes. |
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3
Done
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When tomatoes begin to soften in 3-4 minutes, add the garlic, basil leaves and salt. Optional: Add the rind of some parmesan cheese. |
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4
Done
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Lower the heat and simmer for at least 45 minutes or up to an hour. |
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5
Done
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For extra flavor, and my mother and grandmother's trick, finish off with a tablespoon of butter right before serving. |
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6
Done
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Garnish with fresh basil leaves. |
