Gina Scalcione’s Marinara Sauce

Vegetarian

You can prepare this sauce with chopped hot peppers or portobello mushrooms. Add them to the pan with the garlic and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Makes about 2 cups.

Ingredients

• 2 T olive oil
• 3 cloves finely chopped garlic
• 2 T chopped parsley
• 2 T chopped fresh basil
• 1 lb. chopped tomatoes

Preparation

In a large skillet, heat the oil and cook garlic over medium heat until soft. Add parsley and basil and cook 2 minutes more. Add tomatoes and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve over linguine or other pasta.

Source: The 8/28/02 Boston Globe

From: In the Bag: September 14-15, 2004