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Fabio's Marinara Sauce

Fabio gives us his tricks & tips on using tomatoes and creates a flavorful, super-simple marinara sauce with fresh garlic and canned tomatoes. 

Tips and secrets in episode: 

• Slice tomatoes with a very sharp knife to keep in the juices 
• How to refresh overripe tomatoes 
• For sauce, 90% of the time canned is better because it contains more flavor. Use canned variety packed in tomato juice not water. 
• Crush the tomatoes yourself as one of the last steps to maintain deep flavor. 
• Prepare an Italian tomato sauce with olive oil. When the oil starts to turn red in color the sauce is finished cooking. 

The Perfect Tomato Sauce 

Recipe by Fabio Viviani 

Cook time: 10 Minutes 
Yield: 2 Cups of Sauce 

INGREDIENTS 

6 cloves garlic 
6 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 
28 oz can of whole plum tomatoes (packed in only tomato juice) 
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste 
3-4 leaves fresh basil for garnish 
Method: 

Smash 6 cloves of garlic with the back of a knife. 

Over medium heat, cook garlic in 3 Tbsp. of EVOO until golden brown. 

Add tomatoes and generous pinch of salt and pepper. 

Cook until thick (about 8 to 10 minutes) and is no longer watery in consistency. 

Add 3 more Tbsp. more of EVOO, turn to higher heat. 

Crush tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon. 

Cook until the oil turns red. This will tell you the sauce is done! 

Cook's Note: The sauce is very versatile and can be used with any pasta; added to meats, fish, vegetables; or topped on toasted crostini, breads, pizza crusts. 

MANGIA!

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