Emeril's Basic Sauce for Lasagna Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 (28 oz) cans whole canned tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 garlic cloves, minced (1 tsp.)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce
3 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups water
1 tsp sugar

Directions:

Place the tomatoes in a large bowl and squeeze to break into small pieces; Set aside.
In a heavy 5-quart pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the onions, garlic, salt, basil, oregano and black pepper, and cook, stirring, until soft, 5 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce,tomato paste, water, and sugar, stir well, and bring to a simmer. Lower the heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from the heat, and use as needed.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	65.71 Kcal (275 kJ)
Calories from fat	45.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.03g	8%
Sodium	277.99mg	12%
Potassium	127.49mg	3%
Total Carbs	4.94g	2%
Sugars	2.03g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.87g	3%
Protein	0.65g	1%
Vitamin C	3mg	5%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	18.2mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	66.87 Kcal (280 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.11g	8%
Sodium	282.93mg	12%
Potassium	129.75mg	3%
Total Carbs	5.03g	2%
Sugars	2.07g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.88g	3%
Protein	0.67g	1%
Vitamin C	3mg	5%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	18.5mg	2%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

1.6

Points
2

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Good Points

saturated fat free,
cholesterol free

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