TOMATO BASIL SAUCE

TOMATO BASIL SAUCE

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1 tablespoon olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Two 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 large basil sprig plus 2 tablespoons torn basil leaves

In a large skillet with sides, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes then cook 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.

Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste then bring to a simmer. Season with salt (we used about 1/2 teaspoon), and then add basil spring. Allow sauce to simmer gently while preparing meatballs.
Gently drop meatballs into tomato sauce. (It’s okay if some are not completely covered by the sauce). Cover skillet with a lid and cook 20 minutes then gently shimmy or shake the skillet to move the meatballs around a little. Cook another 5 to 10 minutes or until turkey is cooked through.

Before serving, scatter about 2 tablespoons of torn basil leaves over meatballs and sauce.

Serve alone, over spaghetti or with rustic bread.*BEST YUMMY RECIPES *11/4/14