Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Gnocchi and Basil Marinara Sauce
Fresh Basil Marinara Sauce
makes about 4 cups
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can peeled whole plum tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
red pepper flakes to taste
1 tablespoon sugar
2 stalks fresh basil leaves or 1 heaping teaspoon dried basil
In a saucepan over medium high heat, add the olive oil and onion. Saute for 6 - 8 minutes until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and saute an additional minute. Carefully pour in the tomatoes and add the salt, red pepper flakes, and sugar. Stir and bring just to a boil. Turn the heat down to a simmer, add the basil and continue cooking for about 20 minutes.
Remove basil from the sauce. Cool, package and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
FOR LABELS: Prepare gnocchi according to package directions. Defrost and heat sauce. Top with cheese.
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