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Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce

This simple tomato basil sauce is made by simmering fresh ripe tomatoes with garlic and basil until rich, thick, and full of natural sweetness.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 282
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 8 pounds tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 0.5 cup olive oil
  • 1 large onion, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Cook tomatoes and basil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat until tomatoes are soft.
  3. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat; add onion and garlic and sauté until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add onion mixture to tomato mixture; season with salt and pepper. Simmer on low heat for 2 hours or until thick.

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 83mgFiber: 8gSugar: 17g

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