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Fresh Tomato Sauce

A simple and delicious fresh tomato sauce perfect for pasta or as a base for other dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups fresh tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon basil dried or fresh

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Stir in chopped tomatoes, salt, pepper, and basil.
  4. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for longer storage.

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