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(not) Sun Dried Tomato Sauce

A quick and easy tomato sauce that tastes like it's made with expensive sun dried tomatoes, but it's not!

Cook Time
mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 7306 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup olive oil $0.64
  • 1 clove garlic, minced $0.08
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano $0.03
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil $0.03
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme $0.02
  • 1/4 tsp dried rosemary $0.02
  • a pinch crushed red pepper $0.02
  • 10-15 cranks freshly cracked pepper $0.02
  • 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
  • 3 oz. tomato paste $0.27
  • 1/2 tsp honey $0.02

Instructions

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  1. Add the olive oil, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, crushed red pepper, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper to a small skillet. Stir and heat the mixture over low heat for about 3 minutes. It’s okay if it sizzles slightly, but you don’t want it to get hot enough that the herbs burn.
  2. Add the tomato paste and honey. Allow it to heat through as you stir. It will not form a smooth sauce. Continue to stir and heat over low for about 5 minutes or until you notice the tomato paste has darkened slightly. Either use immediately or refrigerate until ready to use!

Notes

  • If you don’t have all of the herbs listed above, you can still make a pretty good version of this. The thyme, rosemary, crushed red pepper, and freshly cracked pepper are optional. Of course, for the most flavor use them all

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 730.6kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 21.9g (7%) Protein 4.3g (9%) Fat 72.7g (112%) Sodium 1473.4mg (61%) Fiber 4.8g (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 7306

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 730.6kcal 37%
Carbohydrates 21.9g 7%
Protein 4.3g 9%
Fat 72.7g 112%
Sodium 1473.4mg 61%
Fiber 4.8g 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.