Tomato Sauce With Fresh Basil

By Craig Claiborne and Pierre Franey

Updated Jan. 9, 2025

Total Time
About 20 minutes
Rating
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Ingredients

Yield:About 1½ cups
  • 3tablespoons olive oil
  • 1tablespoon finely minced garlic
  • 2cups crushed tomatoes
  • 1teaspoon crumbled oregano
  • ½teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt to taste, if desired
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
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Nutritional analysis per serving (3 servings)

178 calories; 14 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 10 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 13 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 420 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the garlic. Cook briefly, stirring.

  2. Step 2

    Add the tomatoes, oregano, rosemary, salt and pepper. Bring to the boil and cook, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Stir in the basil and serve hot.

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