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How to Make Basil Tomato Sauce

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By lionimage
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(5 Ratings)

Try this twist on making tomato sauce.

From Quick Guide: Basil Guide
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Can of crushed tomatoes
  • Can of tomato paste
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • String
  • Fresh basil plant
  1. Step 1

    Boil the crushed tomatoes and add salt and pepper to taste.

  2. Step 2

    Add the can of tomato paste and stir. The tomato sauce will become thick.

  3. Step 3

    Cut basil leaves off of your basil plant using scissors. Keep the stems intact.

  4. Step 4

    Wash the stems and leaves. Tie the stems together with string.

  5. Step 5

    Add the basil to your tomato sauce. Cook and stir until the leaves are
    wilted. Remove the basil and serve your sauce.

Comments  

sharishops said

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on 1/29/2009 I'll be this smells really great too!

Psalmist4M said

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on 8/7/2008 Cool, sounds quick & simple. thanks, christianwomenconnect.com

TheDon said

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on 6/20/2008 I love basil.

AmyJaine said

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on 5/9/2008 sounds great

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