Lunch: Frank's Marinara Sauce

A basic but flavorful tomato sauce to top your pasta dish

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Basil

Health benefits of Frank's Marinara Sauce

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
12 oz fatback, scored, optional
3 cloves garlic, mashed
1/2 onion, diced
1 (35 oz) can whole tomatoes
salt
black pepper, ground
dried oregano
6 fresh basil leaves, torn

Instructions

In heavy pot, heat the oil. Then add the fatback (if using) and garlic and saute until golden brown. Remove the fatback, then add the onions and saute until soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the tomatoes (crush by hand into the pot). Bring to a boil, add salt to taste, reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Add salt, pepper and oregano to taste.
After finished, turn off the heat and add the basil.

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