How to make Basic Tomato Sauce

April 24, 2015

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Delicious Homemade Tomato Sauce. Here is a recipe for a Basic Tomato Sauce made with with onions, garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, bay leaves and seasonings.

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
half onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 28oz. can crushed tomatoes with the juice or 1 ¾ pound of fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
½ tsp dried oregano
2 dry bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil

In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook 4-5 minutes until they are soft and golden. Add garlic and sauté, being careful not to burn. Add tomato paste and stir well. Add crushed...
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Nutritions

Calories
458

Sodium
244mg
10% DV

Fat
35g
54% DV

Protein
15g
31% DV

Carbs
18g
6% DV

Fiber
8g
32% DV