Marinara Pasta Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
3 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley
3 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes
1 bay leaf
dash of salt
dash of black pepper
fresh basil leaves

Preparation

Place the sliced garlic, chopped parsley and onion in a microwave-safe dish. Add oil.
Microwave on High power for 1 minute.
Slightly break up the tomatoes. Add to onion-garlic mixture.
Microwave on High power for about 8 minutes, stirring at least once.
Add bay leaf, salt and pepper.
Let stand for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring once. Add fresh basil leaves.
Serve sauce hot or cold over pasta or rice. Also good served with meat loaf, meatballs or pork chops. Serves 4.