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Tomato Sauce

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From EatingWell:  May/June 1992

This general-purpose tomato sauce works as well for pasta as for pizza. It may be frozen for up to two months.

About 2 1/4 cups | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 28-ounce can tomatoes (with juices), chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons fresh chopped oregano, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, or 1/4 teaspoon dried
• Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano and thyme. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Cool the sauce to room temperature before spreading it on the pizza dough.

Nutrition

Per 1/4-cup serving : 30 Calories; 1 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 1 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 5 g Carbohydrates; 1 g Protein; 2 g Fiber; 147 mg Sodium; 6 mg Potassium

Exchanges: 1 vegetable