Basic Lean Tomato Sauce
- Total Time
- 30 minutes
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Ingredients
- ½cup finely chopped onion
- 2cloves garlic, minced
- 128-ounce can plum tomatoes, well drained
- ½cup beef bouillon or juices from the meat loaf
- 1teaspoon sugar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1tablespoon good quality fragrant extra-virgin olive oil
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
95 calories; 4 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 14 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 535 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
- Step 1
Put the onion in a nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring, a few minutes. Add the garlic and cook until the onion is tender.
- Step 2
Add the tomatoes and cook over medium high heat until they start to thicken, about 15 minutes. Stir in the bouillon or meat juices, sugar, salt and pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Step 3
Just before serving, reheat and stir in the olive oil.
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