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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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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 spanish onion, 1/4-inch dice
4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tbsp dried
1/2 medium carrot, finely grated
2 (28-oz) cans peeled whole tomatoes , crushed by hand and juices reserved
salt
spaghetti , cooked al dente
whole basil leaves, for garnish
grated parmesan , (optional)

Directions:

In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the thyme and carrot, and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is quite soft. Add the tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until as thick as hot cereal. Season with salt and serve. This sauce holds 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.
When ready to use, the cooked pasta should be added to a saucepan with the appropriate
Amount of sauce. Garnish with basil leaves and cheese, if using.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	146.46 Kcal (613 kJ)
Calories from fat	134.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.96g	23%
Sodium	7.89mg	0%
Potassium	86.66mg	2%
Total Carbs	3.62g	1%
Sugars	0.88g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.18g	5%
Protein	0.58g	1%
Vitamin C	4.4mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	2.6mg	14%
Calcium	47.6mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	351.96 Kcal (1474 kJ)
Calories from fat	323.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.95g	23%
Sodium	18.96mg	0%
Potassium	208.25mg	2%
Total Carbs	8.69g	1%
Sugars	2.11g	4%
Dietary Fiber	2.84g	5%
Protein	1.39g	1%
Vitamin C	10.5mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	3%
Iron	6.2mg	14%
Calcium	114.5mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

3.9

Points
4

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
cholesterol free,
good source of fiber

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