Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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28 oz crushed tomatoes
14 1/2 oz petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 large onion, diced
1 large green pepper, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 garlic cloves, diced
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper , to taste
1 1/2 tsp cumin
6 leaves fresh basil, chopped
2 roma tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp fennel seed

Directions:

Sauté onion, green pepper, celery, carrot, and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add the bay leaves, salt, pepper, cumin, cayenne, thyme, oregano and fennel seeds. Stir in can tomatoes, and fresh tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for one hour. Stir in basil and serve.
Note: after the first hour this sauce can be covered, on very low heat, for an additional hour. This sauce tastes better the next day!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	55.2 Kcal (231 kJ)
Calories from fat	1.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.18g	0%
Sodium	176.15mg	7%
Potassium	423.59mg	9%
Total Carbs	12.14g	4%
Sugars	6.34g	25%
Dietary Fiber	3.87g	15%
Protein	2.96g	6%
Vitamin C	27.5mg	46%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	65.8mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	27.91 Kcal (117 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.09g	0%
Sodium	89.05mg	7%
Potassium	214.15mg	9%
Total Carbs	6.14g	4%
Sugars	3.21g	25%
Dietary Fiber	1.96g	15%
Protein	1.49g	6%
Vitamin C	13.9mg	46%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.7mg	8%
Calcium	33.2mg	7%

* 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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