Fresh Tomato Sauce
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Fresh Tomato Sauce

Fresh vegetables are cooked with herbs to create a flavorful and savory sauce for pasta, and other dishes, too!

1 h6 servings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

61

Calories

2g

Protein

9g

Carbs

3g

Fat

2g

Fiber

5g

Sugar

20mg

Sodium

Saturated Fat 0 g · Cholesterol 0 mg

Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.

Ingredients

  • ripe tomatoes

    8

  • vegetable oil

    1 tablespoon · or cooking oil of choice

  • onion

    1/2 cup · chopped

  • green pepper

    1/2 cup · chopped

  • carrot

    1/4 cup · thinly sliced, or shredded

  • garlic, minced

    2 teaspoons · or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • dried oregano

    1/2 teaspoon

  • dried basil

    1 teaspoon

  • black pepper

    to taste, optional

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash hands with soap and water.

  2. 2

    Wash the ripe tomatoes. Cut out stem ends. Chop into small pieces and set aside in a large bowl.

  3. 3

    In a large pan, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add onion, green pepper, carrots and garlic. Stir-fry until tender, about three minutes.

  4. 4

    Add seasonings and tomatoes. Bring to a gentle boil.

  5. 5

    Lower heat and simmer gently, uncovered, until tomatoes turn to a sauce, about 40 minutes. Serve over freshly cooked pasta.

Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Farm Fresh Summertime Recipes Connecticut Food Policy Council

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