Fresh tomato sauce

By Craig Claiborne and Pierre Franey

Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
5(16)
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Ingredients

Yield:About one and one-half cups
  • 2tablespoons olive oil
  • ½cup finely chopped onions
  • 1teaspoon finely minced garlic
  • 2cups peeled, chopped fresh tomatoes
  • 1bay leaf
  • ½teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt to taste, if desired
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1tablespoon butter
  • ÂĽcup chopped fresh basil
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Nutritional analysis per serving (3 servings)

146 calories; 13 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 8 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 7 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 334 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 onions and garlic. Cook, stirring, until they are wilted.

  2. Step 2

    Add the tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes. Stir in the butter and basil.

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mmcneese

What heat are we supposed to use on the stove?

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