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4 from 5 votes

Basic Tomato Sauce

A simple and easy fresh tomato sauce made with 3 ingredients
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 49kcal
Author: Courtney

Ingredients

  • 2 28 fl oz cans diced or whole tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • ¼ cup chopped basil leaves
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Heat a large pot to medium high heat. Add the tomatoes and garlic and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add the fresh basil and simmer for 5 more minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 376IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 3mg