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    Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce

    June 27, 2012 by athomewithrebecka 7 Comments

    This recipe is so simple and one of my favorite go-to meals when I'm in a time crunch.  It's also a staple when I'm craving a big bowl of pasta .

    For the past two years I've lived at 8500 feet in the Rocky Mountains. It's a beautiful place to live but a horrible altitude to grow fresh, anything!  I've recently moved to a lower elevation in Colorado allowing me to grow herbs and fresh veggies.  My basil is super happy on my back porch and a delicious addition to this fresh pasta sauce. 

    Making a Chiffonade is the easiest way to cut basil for your recipes.  "Chiffon" is French for "rag" referring to the fabric-like strips that result from this technique. To chiffonade simply means to turn into rag-like strips".  Source wikipedia
    Simply, lay several basil leaves together and roll into a tight cigar shape.  Using a sharp paring knife, cut slices of basil to resemble strips.  You can chop the strips further if you prefer a smaller bite.

     

    Recipe Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce
    serves 4
    2 large beef steak tomatoes
    3 gloves garlic minced
    5 tablespoon butter
    ¼ cup olive oil plus 1 tablespoon
    3-4 leaves fresh basil
    Method
    • In a large stock pot prepare pasta, while pasta is cooking
    • Coarsely chop tomatoes
    • using a large heavy bottom skillet saute tomatoes in 1 tablespoon olive oil for 5 minutes on medium high heat
    • add garlic
    • saute additional 4 minutes
    • add ¼ cup olive oil and butter, cook until butter is melted stirring occasionally
    • remove from heat, add fresh basil salt and pepper to taste
    • drain pasta
    • return pasta to skillet and cook additional 2-3 minutes, serve
    Optional: add pine nuts, artichoke hearts and sundried tomatoes

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    1. Anonymous

      July 20, 2012 at 7:44 am

      nice posting. thanks for sharing

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    2. Rebecka Evans

      June 29, 2012 at 3:48 pm

      HI Melynda, Yes indeed, this is a fresh summer meal. I just wish I was sitting in Italy instead of my backyard!! Thanks for the visit!

      Reply
    3. Melynda

      June 29, 2012 at 12:59 pm

      This looks like summertime on a plate!

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    4. Rebecka Evans

      June 28, 2012 at 4:13 pm

      Hey Ladies! Thanks for visiting my latest blog post. I'm finally getting settled into my new home and looking forward to creating new recipes and blog posts. Kimmie, this is a lick ya lips delicious and easy recipe! Thank you! Carol Ann, SMOOCHES! Joy, You know your continued support of my blog is very much appreciated!! Bless you♥

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    5. kitchen flavours

      June 28, 2012 at 3:31 pm

      Looks so delicious! Fresh tomatoes with basil and capers is my kids' favourite pasta meal! I know that they will really love your version as well!Wish you a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
    6. Kimmie

      June 28, 2012 at 2:13 am

      Lick ya lips delish!

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    7. Carol White

      June 27, 2012 at 9:30 pm

      This looks wonderful Rebecka.

      Reply

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