Tomato basil pesto sauce

Serves 15

Tip: To make this sauce in a hurry, use canned, diced tomatoes with no added salt instead of fresh Roma tomatoes. They will cook down faster.

1. Add 1/4 cup olive oil.
2. Add 4 minced garlic cloves.
3. Add 1/4 cup red wine vinegar.
4. Saute 2 minutes.
5. Add 8 cups diced Roma tomatoes.
6. Add 1/2 cup tomato paste.
7. Add 12 chopped fresh basil leaves.
8. Add 1 tablespoon sugar.
9. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt.
10. Add 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper.
11. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes until tomatoes break down.
12. Add 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
13. Process until smooth.

Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.