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Lots of Fresh Basil Tomato Sauce

An easy Homemade Fresh Basil Tomato Sauce, makes the perfect Pasta Sauce for any day of the week. Simple, Healthy and Delicious.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 264 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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.

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot boil water, add salt and cook pasta al dente.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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

% 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.