Basic Tomato Sauce
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5.0
78 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
110 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Condiments
Basic Tomato Sauce
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This recipe tastes fresh, tangy, and has so many uses!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 28 ounces canned whole tomatoes with juices, 1 can
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine olive oil and onion over medium heat. Cook until onions start to soften. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Gently mash the tomatoes with your hands and add to the pan with juices. Stir in basil.
- Simmer 20 minutes adding water if needed to reach desired consistency. Optional: Once thickened, use a hand blender to blend the sauce to desired consistency.
- Stir in parsley. Taste sauce and season with add salt & pepper.
Notes
- Simmer to thicken to desired consistency.
- The acidity of tomatoes can vary based on brand. If your tomato sauce is acidic, add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar or 1/4 cup grated carrots.
- Sauce can be left slightly chunky or blended smooth with a hand blender or a blender.
- If using a blender, be sure not to place the lid on tightly or the steam could cause it to burst open.
- This sauce freezes well.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
110
(6%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
286mg
(12%)
Potassium
413mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
316IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 110 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 286mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 413mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 316IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
78 reviews
Excellent
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