Hearty Homemade Tomato Sauce

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Hearty Homemade Tomato Sauce). Here is a great homemade tomato sauce which is fairly simple to make. Although it tastes rich, you will be surprised to know that except for the olive oil, it is all vegetables. It truly tastes like one of those sauces you have always tried to make. Sometimes the answer is easier than the question.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 1hr

Total: 1hr20 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 servings

Hearty Homemade Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes with juice

4 cloves garlic

chopped

¾ cup finely chopped carrots

¾ cup finely chopped red bell peppers

4 stalks celery

finely chopped

½ large onion

chopped

1 cup chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons dried oregano

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

salt to taste

Bruschetta Chicken Bake

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot combine tomatoes garlic carrots bell peppers celery onion parsley oregano olive oil and salt. Bring to a boil.

Step 2

Reduce heat and simmer on medium heat for 1 hour.

Nutritional Information

Hearty Homemade Tomato Sauce

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 169.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.8g 6%

Carbohydrates: 12.9g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 4g 16%

Sugars: 6.7g

Fat: 11.6g 18%

Saturated Fat: 1.7g 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 6676.9IU 134%

Niacin Equivalents: 1mg 8%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 41.9mg 70%

Folate: 36mcg 9%

Calcium: 124.5mg 13%

Iron: 5.5mg 31%

Magnesium: 19.7mg 7%

Potassium: 466.2mg 13%

Sodium: 298.2mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 104.7

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.