Tomato-Basil Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes (the first two reviewers have said this is a bit thin. so i'd suggest draining the a)
1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
salt and pepper
20 fresh basil leaves , torn
10 oz penne rigate, cooked

Directions:

Put large pot of water on to boil for penne.
Salt boiling water and cook penne to al dente.
Heat a medium pot on stove top over medium low to medium heat.
Add extra-virgin olive oil, garlic and onion for the tomato basil sauce.
Let onions cook with garlic slowly over 15 minutes, be careful not to brown onions.
After 15 minutes, stir in tomatoes and raise heat to warm tomatoes.
Season with salt and pepper.
Stir in basil and wilt it into the sauce.
Remove sauce from heat.
When ready to serve, place sauce in the bottom of a large serving bowl to toss with hot pasta.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	274.13 Kcal (1148 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.15g	13%
Sodium	12.02mg	1%
Potassium	91.18mg	2%
Total Carbs	44.22g	15%
Sugars	3.74g	15%
Dietary Fiber	5.8g	23%
Protein	7.74g	15%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	7%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	25.1mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	221.16 Kcal (926 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.57g	13%
Sodium	9.7mg	1%
Potassium	73.56mg	2%
Total Carbs	35.68g	15%
Sugars	3.02g	15%
Dietary Fiber	4.68g	23%
Protein	6.24g	15%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	7%
Iron	1.9mg	13%
Calcium	20.2mg	3%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

5.4

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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