Making Mayo's Recipes: Tomato Basil Pesto Sauce

Making Mayo’s Recipes: Tomato Basil Pesto Sauce

By
Dana Sparks

September 29, 2016

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To make this sauce in a hurry, use canned, diced tomatoes with no added salt instead of fresh Roma tomatoes. They will cook down faster.

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Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
8 cups diced Roma tomatoes
1/2 cup tomato paste
12 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Heat a large saucepan to medium-low heat; add the oil. When the oil is heated, add the garlic and saute until lightly golden. Add the vinegar and saute an additional 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and stir occasionally until the tomatoes break down, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool slightly. Place the sauce and cheese in a food processor and process until smooth. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed.