Mary’s Sugo Siciliano

Cousin Rita Busalacchi loves this fresh-tasting marinara-style recipe of mother-in-law Mary Busalacchi. Rita says the key to this sauce is great tomatoes!

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 4 large cloves of garlic, halved
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups Tomato Magic®
• 1 pound hot, cooked pasta
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add onions; cook until tender.
3. Add garlic, parsley, basil, and bay leaf; cook 1 – 2 minutes.
4. Stir in Tomato Magic®; season with salt and pepper.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
6. Serve over pasta. (Also great over fried eggs for Sunday brunch!)