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Cherry Tomato Sauce
With just a few ingredients you can easily make tomato sauce using cherry tomatoes. Cherry tomatoes infused with fresh garlic and Italian seasonings make this cherry tomato sauce perfect for pasta, on top of roasted vegetables, or with a side of artisan bread.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 141 kcal
Course:
Condiments , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- fresh basil, to garnish and extra flavor
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and heat through for about one minute.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant and softened.
- Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and fresh basil if you desire.
- Cook and stir sauce the sauce for 10-15 minutes. Allow the sauce to simmer on medium-low heat until the tomatoes burst.
- Mash the tomatoes using a mashing utensil until desired consistency. You can also use the back of a fork to mash the tomatoes.
- Garnish with fresh basil. Serve over pasta, with a side of bread, or add meat.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
141kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Sodium
317mg
(13%)
Potassium
534mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1168IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
55mg
(61%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 317mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 534mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1168IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.