Classic Italian Margherita Sauce is a simply delicious classic Italian sauce made with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, flat leaf parsley, and olive oil.
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 3 hourshours
Total Time 3 hourshours30 minutesminutes
Servings 10
Calories 308kcal
Author Sandra
Ingredients
15plum tomatoes
1 1/2cupsolive oil
1cupfresh basilchopped
1/2cupfresh parsleychopped
2teaspoonssalt
1teaspoonpepper
5clovesgarlicdiced
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Prepare the tomatoes by cutting an X into the skin, I do this on one side, but you can do this on the bottom if you'd like.
Add the tomatoes to the boiling water 5 at a time and blanch them by cooking for 1-2 minutes. Remove from water and let them cool.
Once cooled peel and dice, then place in a large mixing bowl. Combine with remaining ingredients.
Let it sit at room temp for 3-4 hours, if it sits longer that is okay. Store leftovers in the fridge, or serve and enjoy!
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Notes
The cook time is the time you let the sauce rest on the counter.