Steak With Tomato Basil Sauce

Ingredients

Meat Marinade:
• 1 packet "Good Seasons" dry italian dessing mix
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
Tomato Basil Sauce:
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• 28 oz can San Marzano tomatoes in juice with basil leaves
• 6 large fresh basil sprigs plus additional for garnish
• 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• Coarse kosher salt

Instructions

• Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes.
• In a blender add tomatoes, basil sprigs, and dried crushed red pepper and pulse a few times. Add tomato mixture to the garlic in the sacue pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until mixture is reduced to thick sauce consistency (about 3 cups), stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Season sauce to taste with coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Grill steaks and top with tomato sauce. Thanks Kristen for the good recipe!