Fresh Tomato-Basil Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter
• 1 medium (1/2 cup) onion, finely chopped
• 4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
• 3 medium (2 1/2 cups) tomatoes, seeded, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Italian-style tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves *
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan until sizzling; add onion and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 3-4 minutes or until onion is softened.

2. 2

   Add tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons basil and salt; continue cooking 1-2 minute or until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, 10-12 minutes or until tomatoes are softened.

3. 3

   Remove from heat; stir in remaining basil.

4. 4

   Spoon sauce over hot cooked linguine, angel hair (capellini) pasta or fettuccine.