La Rhonda’s Rustic Marinara Sauce

Marinara Sauce Ingredients:

• Fresh summer tomatoes from the vine or the New Bedford Farmers Market! About 4-6, diced.
• 2 cloves of fresh garlic, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste. Red pepper flakes (optional)
• Fresh whole leaf basil
• Pasta of choice

Directions:

• Sauté the garlic and onion in a little bit of olive oil in a pan on medium heat.
• Cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Do not overcook or let it turn brown.
• Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
• Bring to heat until bubbling. Turn down heat between low and medium and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Stir. Add a little water, about 1/4 cup if needed.
• Add fresh chopped basil, saving whole leaves for garnish.
• Toss with your favorite shape pasta. Pasta with lines works best so it can hold the sauce in place.
• Season to taste. Add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and MANGIA! (Eat, in Sicilian.) Xx~