Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce Recipe

Posted by

Rate It!

Add your photo!

Count

Calories

Minutes

Comments Print recipe

Ingredients:

Serving

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 (14.5 oz) cans tomatoes, chopped
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes , or to taste
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp white sugar
3/4 cup basil leaves , torn into pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, vinegar, and sugar into the onion and garlic mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the flavors blend to your liking, 45 to 60 minutes. Stir the basil into the sauce; season with salt and pepper.

Kitchen-Friendly View

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	126.2 Kcal (528 kJ)
Calories from fat	100.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.16g	17%
Sodium	3.51mg	0%
Potassium	111.15mg	2%
Total Carbs	6.28g	2%
Sugars	3.57g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.02g	4%
Protein	0.74g	1%
Vitamin C	6.1mg	10%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	21.5mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	173.19 Kcal (725 kJ)
Calories from fat	137.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.32g	17%
Sodium	4.81mg	0%
Potassium	152.53mg	2%
Total Carbs	8.62g	2%
Sugars	4.9g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.39g	4%
Protein	1.02g	1%
Vitamin C	8.4mg	10%
Iron	0.3mg	1%
Calcium	29.5mg	2%

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