Basic "scratch" Tomato Sauce
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Servings | |||
INGREDIENTS
| 1/4 | c | Extra-virgin olive oil |
| 4 | Cloves garlic, lightly | |
| bruised | ||
| 4 | Plum tomatoes, 28 ounces | |
| each drained coarsely | ||
| chopped | ||
| 1/2 | c | Dry red wine |
| 1/2 | c | Parsley, coarsely chopped |
| 1/2 | c | Basil leaves, torn in half |
| 2 | t | Dried oregano |
| Salt and freshly ground | ||
| black pepper to taste | ||
| 1 | Pinches sugar |
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook until it colors slightly but does not burn, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and carefully stir in the tomatoes and the wine. Return the pot to medium heat. Stir in the parsley, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and sugar. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Serve immediately or cool and store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Or freeze the sauce for later use. Yield: 7 cups. Per 1/2 cup serving: 84 calories, 11g carbohydrates, 2g protein, 4g fat, no cholesterol. Published in Parade Magazine 4/26/98 Typed and Busted by Carriej999@AOL.com Recipe by: Sheila Lukins Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by Carriej999 <Carriej999@aol.com> on Apr 26, 1998
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 228
Calories From Fat: 32
Total Fat: 3.8g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 1055.8mg
Potassium: 1921mg
Carbohydrates: 38.6g
Fiber: 24.4g
Sugar: 4.3g
Protein: 19.2g