Abruzzo Fresh Mint and Tomato Sauce
A fresh mint sauce inspired by the flavors of Northern Italy.
Yield:
Approx. 6-¼ quarts
Ingredients
¼ cup Olive oil
2 tbsp. Garlic, minced
2 cups Onion, chopped
2- #10 cans Bella Rossa Prime Tomato Strips in Juice
¾ cup Walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
¾ tsp. Sea salt
¼ tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
½ cup Fresh mint leaves, chiffonade
½ cup Fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat a large sauce pot with olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent.
- Add tomatoes, walnuts, sea salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
- Add mint and basil and simmer an additional 10 minutes.
Recommended Pasta: Long string-type pastas or long ribbon-type pastas.
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