Name: Tomato-Mint Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots (about 1 medium); 2 teaspoons freshly minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves); 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 (28-ounce) can of crushed tomatoes; 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice from 1 lemon; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Ingredients

12 serv.

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots (about 1 medium)
2 teaspoons freshly minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 (28-ounce) can of crushed tomatoes
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice from 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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1 Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add shallots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and crushed red pepper and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2 Stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce to low and simmer until sauce has slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
3 Stir in mint, basil, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Use immediately or transfer to an airtight container and store in refrigerator for up to a week. Sauced: Tomato-Mint Sauce