Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Sauce Recipes. (Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce Recipe). A delicious and fresh tasting pasta sauce. The fresh basil added at the end is essential. This sauce can be left chunky (which I prefer) or blended in a food processor to a smooth sauce. Serve spooned over cooked pasta with plenty of parmesan cheese.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 large onion

chopped

2 cloves garlic

crushed

2 (14.5 ounce) cans tomatoes

chopped

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

or to taste

2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons white sugar

¾ cup basil leaves

torn into pieces

salt and ground black pepper to taste

White Sauce for Pasta

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

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.

Nutritional Information

Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 155

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.4g 5%

Carbohydrates: 14.9g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 12%

Sugars: 8.9g

Fat: 10.5g 16%

Saturated Fat: 1.5g 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 732.3IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 2mg 15%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 19%

Vitamin C: 23.7mg 40%

Folate: 29mcg 7%

Calcium: 89.3mg 9%

Iron: 2.4mg 13%

Magnesium: 31.8mg 11%

Potassium: 471.5mg 13%

Sodium: 293.1mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 94.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.