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Basic Tomato Sauce

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This simple but intensely flavored sauce can be used in many Italian recipes. Make a large batch and freeze in small containers for quick reheating.

 

Basic Tomato Sauce

 

 

 

 


RECIPE OVERVIEW

Serves
5
Prep Time
15 min.
Total Time
60 min.
Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate   Gluten Free Diet   Healthy Weight   Heart Healthy   High Fiber   Low Calorie   Low Carb   Low Cholesterol   Low Sat Fat   Low Sodium  

 

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

Pinch of crushed red pepper

2 28-ounce c diced tomatoes

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 teaspoon dried oregano

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

 

COOKING DIRECTIONS

Step 1
Heat oil in a large heavy pan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook for 30 to 60 seconds. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and oregano; mash with a potato masher. Bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, over low heat, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes cook down to a thick mass, 45 to 55 minutes. Season with pepper.

 

NUTRITION INFO

Per cup
Calories: 109
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fat: 1g
Protein: 2g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Potassium: 48mg
Sodium: 71mg
Exchanges: 1 1/2 vegetable
Carbohydrate Servings: 1

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  • 1. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2. 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3. 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4. Pinch of crushed red pepper
  • 5. 2 28-ounce c diced tomatoes
  • 6. 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 7. 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 8. Freshly ground pepper, to taste
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