
Fresh Tomato Sauce
Fresh vegetables are cooked with herbs to create a flavorful and savory sauce for pasta, and other dishes, too!
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
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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
Wash hands with soap and water.
- 2
Wash the ripe tomatoes. Cut out stem ends. Chop into small pieces and set aside in a large bowl.
- 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
Add seasonings and tomatoes. Bring to a gentle boil.
- 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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