Myrna's Marinara Sauce

Ingredients (for 6 servings)

• 2.25 lb — red tomatoes
• 1.5 whole — tomatoes
• 12 clove — garlic
• 6 whole — pitted Medjool dates
• 0.5 tsp — black pepper
• 0 whole — Sea salt
• 0.25 cup — + 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil