Seven-Ingredient Tomato Sauce

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This is a very simple recipe to make and tastes great too. This sauce tastes extra good if you add fried meatballs or pork spareribs to the sauce. Another good addition is a can of drained peas, if you like them. Happy eating!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
14
Yield:
7 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 7 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

  • 2 (28 ounce) cans tomato puree

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it. Pour in tomato paste, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes.

  2. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, pepper, salt, basil, and sugar; stir. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

92 Calories
2g Fat
17g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 92
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 700mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 791mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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