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Basic Tomato Sauce (Mario Batali) Recipe

Basic Tomato Sauce (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 spanish onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
6 tbsp virgin olive oil
4 tbsp fresh thyme (or 2 tbsp dried )
1/2 medium carrot, finely shredded
2 - 28- oz cans of tomatoes, crushed and mixed well with their juices
salt , to taste

Directions:

Saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil over medium heat until translucent, but not brown (about 10 minutes). Add the thyme and carrot and cook 5 minutes more. Add the tomatoes. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to just bubbling, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Serve immediately, or set aside for further use. The sauce may be refrigerated for up to one week or frozen for up to 6 months.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	153.62 Kcal (643 kJ)
Calories from fat	134.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.95g	23%
Sodium	8.68mg	0%
Potassium	207.06mg	4%
Total Carbs	5.16g	2%
Sugars	2.44g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.57g	6%
Protein	1.04g	2%
Vitamin C	11.7mg	20%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	46.4mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	162.46 Kcal (680 kJ)
Calories from fat	142.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.81g	23%
Sodium	9.18mg	0%
Potassium	218.98mg	4%
Total Carbs	5.45g	2%
Sugars	2.58g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.66g	6%
Protein	1.1g	2%
Vitamin C	12.4mg	20%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	2.4mg	13%
Calcium	49.1mg	5%

* 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

4

Points
4

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
cholesterol free

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