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Burst Cherry Tomato Sauce
Try this luxurious Burst Cherry Tomato Sauce paired with pasta, fish and chicken, or garden vegetables for a fresh change of pace!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 322 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium shallot finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup white wine or chicken stock
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (2 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoon finely chopped fresh herbs (basil, thyme, chives, oregano)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan or large skillet over medium heat. Maintain the heat so that the oil doesn't get too hot.
- Add the chopped shallots to the pan and saute for about five minutes or until they just begin to soften. Add the garlic and saute for an additional minute until it becomes fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine (or chicken stock) and use a flat whisk or wooden spoon to loosen any bits on the bottom of the pan.
- Add the fresh tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cover the pan with a lid. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes (or until the tomatoes have released their juices and the skins have burst.
- Turn off the heat and gently stir in the butter and fresh herbs.
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Notes
- Dried herbs may be substituted for fresh. When using dried herbs, substitute one teaspoon for each tablespoon of fresh.
- Dried herbs may be substituted for fresh. When using dried herbs, substitute one teaspoon for each tablespoon of fresh.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Reheat in a saucepan over medium-low heat stirring frequently.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
322kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
310mg
(13%)
Potassium
351mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1529IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 310mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 351mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1529IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.