Basic Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Basic Tomato Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Sauté onion in hot oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic, thyme, and red pepper, and sauté 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and brown sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
  2. Stir in basil and next 4 ingredients, and cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool 15 minutes.
  3. If desired, pulse tomato mixture, in batches, in a food processor 3 to 4 times or to desired consistency. Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days.
  4. Note: To make ahead, prepare recipe as directed. Place sauce in an airtight container. Freeze sauce up to 3 months.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 720.5 Kcal (3017 kJ)
Calories from fat 509.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 56.62g 87%
Sodium 2370.47mg 99%
Potassium 1493.88mg 32%
Total Carbs 53.52g 18%
Sugars 32.09g 128%
Dietary Fiber 10.2g 41%
Protein 8.37g 17%
Vitamin C 84.4mg 141%
Iron 3.5mg 19%
Calcium 249mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 98.32 Kcal (412 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.73g 87%
Sodium 323.47mg 99%
Potassium 203.85mg 32%
Total Carbs 7.3g 18%
Sugars 4.38g 128%
Dietary Fiber 1.39g 41%
Protein 1.14g 17%
Vitamin C 11.5mg 141%
Iron 0.5mg 19%
Calcium 34mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.3
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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