Heirloom Tomato Sauce

Serve with whole-grain pasta (consider a gluten-free option made from brown rice or zucchini noodles), or on top of chicken, steak or fish. To make a primavera sauce, simply add diced veggies, such as zucchini, bell pepper, broccoli, cauliflower or carrots, to the tomato sauce.

By Betsy Nelson | Experience Life

Makes 4 servings (about 2 cups of sauce)
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

1 tbs. olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 to 3 large heirloom tomatoes, diced
Salt and crushed black pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Splash of balsamic vinegar (optional)

Directions

STEP 1

Heat a sauté pan over medium-high heat and drizzle in a tablespoon of olive oil. Add crushed garlic, stir for about 30 seconds to flavor the oil and then add the diced tomatoes.

STEP 2

Simmer the tomatoes for a couple of minutes, and season with salt, pepper, basil and a splash of balsamic vinegar, if desired.

Photographer: Terry Brennan

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