Tomato-basil Sauce For Pasta
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grains | Sauces | 1 | Servings | |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | T | Olive oil |
| 1/2 | c | Chopped onion |
| 3 | Garlic cloves, minced | |
| 4 | Ripe large tomatoes | |
| Chopped, 4 cups | ||
| 2 | Red bell peppers, seeded | |
| Chopped, 2 1/2 cups | ||
| 2 | c | Sliced fresh mushrooms |
| 1/4 | c | Chopped fresh basil, or |
| 3 tsp dried basil leaves | ||
| 2 | t | Dried oregano leaves |
| 1/2 | t | Salt |
| 1/4 | c | Tomato paste |
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft but not browned. Stir in remaining ingredients except tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until sauce is thickened and peppers are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato paste; heat thoroughly. If thicker sauce is desired, puree all or part of sauce in blender container or food processor bowl with metal blade. Serve hot over cooked pasta. Makes 4 Cups
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 548
Calories From Fat: 160
Total Fat: 18.3g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 2394.2mg
Potassium: 4229.5mg
Carbohydrates: 90.2g
Fiber: 38.5g
Sugar: 39.8g
Protein: 27.5g