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Fresh Tomato Sauce

A simple and delicious fresh tomato sauce perfect for pasta or as a base for other dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tomato Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 pounds Fresh tomatoes Ripe and juicy
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Extra virgin recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 bunch Basil Fresh, chopped

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Chop the fresh tomatoes and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Add the chopped tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
  5. Stir in the chopped basil just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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