Lots of Fresh Basil Tomato Sauce
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5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
264 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Lots of Fresh Basil Tomato Sauce
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An easy Homemade Fresh Basil Tomato Sauce, makes the perfect Pasta Sauce for any day of the week. Simple, Healthy and Delicious.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh basil chopped (21 grams)
- 1 can pelati (peeled) tomatoes, chop if whole (do not discard liquid) (no additions) 14.1 ounces (400 grams)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 -2 cloves garlic chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
- hot pepper flakes to taste
- 1/4 cup water (60 grams)
- 3 cups cooked pasta (short eg rigatoni, penne)* (750 grams)
About 1 1/2 - 2 cups (168 - 224 grams) dry pasta.
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Instructions
- In a large pot boil water, add salt and cook pasta al dente.
- While water is boiling, in a large pan add olive oil, garlic, can of tomatoes, oregano, salt, hot pepper flakes, fresh chopped basil and water, cook on medium heat until thickened.
- Add the drained cooked pasta and half a ladle of pasta water, raise the heat and while gently stirring constantly, cook for approximately 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve immediately with chopped fresh basil and grated Parmesan Cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
264kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
576mg
(24%)
Potassium
419mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
535IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
10.6mg
(12%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 576mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 535IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 10.6mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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24 reviews
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