Basic Tomato Sauce

From EatingWell: September/October 1995, The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004)

This simple but intensely flavored sauce can be used in many Italian recipes. Make a large batch and freeze in small containers for quick reheating.

Makes: About 5 cups

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
Pinch of crushed red pepper
2 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Try this recipe with:

Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper Calzones

Preparation

Heat oil in a large heavy pan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook for 30 to 60 seconds. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and oregano; mash with a potato masher. Bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, over low heat, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes cook down to a thick mass, 45 to 55 minutes. Season with pepper.

Nutrition

Per cup: 109 calories; 1 g fat ( 0 g sat , 1 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 7 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 2 g fiber; 71 mg sodium; 48 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C(45% daily value), Vitamin A (25% dv), Fiber (24% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1 1/2 vegetable

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