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easy fresh tomato sauce with macaroni

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Recipe by
Catherine Cappiello Pappas
@LadyGourmet
Amityville, NY

A simple dish of fresh flavors will bring a smile to your table.

yield 5 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For easy fresh tomato sauce with macaroni

  • ½ jalapeño – diced with seeds
  • ½ onion – diced
  • 3 – 4 vine ripe tomatoes – diced
  • 3 cloves garlic – chopped
  • ½ cup fresh italian parsley
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tbs. butter
  • 2 tbs. olive oil
  • fresh grated parmesan or romano cheese
  • 1 lb. of your favorite macaroni

How To Make easy fresh tomato sauce with macaroni

  • 1
    Heat a large frying pan with the olive oil. Add the jalapeño, onion, garlic, parsley and tomatoes. Sauté until the onion is softened and the garlic is fragrant. Add the butter and the chicken broth and continue to cook on a gentle heat. Prepare the macaroni as directed and lift, draining as you do, into the tomato sauce. Garnish is with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh grated cheese, fresh black pepper and a nice crusty loaf of bread.
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