But after watching Giada De Laurentiis sweeten her tomato sauce with a whole carrot and then dig into a piping-hot bowl of ...

Heat oil in a large sauce pan on medium heat; add the onions and garlic and saute until tender and the onions are translucent. Stir in the tomatoes and basil along with the desired salt and pepper ...

Using the back of a wooden spoon, crush half of the tomatoes, then continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until the mixture forms a chunky sauce. Tear in the fresh basil ...

This basil vinaigrette is great for dressing a summer panzanella or pasta salad — or simply drizzled over slices of fresh, juicy heirloom tomatoes. But it also goes wonderfully with meat and ...

This Tomato Basil Pasta recipe is easy to make with garden fresh tomatoes ... you can cook the pasta and start on the simple ...

If you want a creamier sauce without the dairy, try blending ripe avocados with basil for a rich and smooth alternative. It's ...

In a large sauce pot heat 1 tbsp ... Add the chicken stock, tomatoes and basil. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper. 3. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer for about 30 minutes.

2. Stir in the tomatoes, chili flakes, vinegar and sugar. 3. Bring to a simmer and cook slowly for 45 minutes to 1 hour. 4. Stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper. 5. This sauce can be left ...