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| Basic Tomato Sauce |
| Number of Servings |
10 |
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Serving Size |
1/4 cup |
| Preparation Time |
15 minutes |
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Cooking Time |
20 minutes |
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| Quantities |
Ingredients |
| 1/4 cup | onion, chopped (about 1/2 onion) |
| 1 | clove garlic, diced |
| 2 tablespoons | vegetable oil |
| 1 | carrot, grated |
| 1/4 cup | green pepper, chopped |
| 1/2 teaspoon | basil or oregano |
| 2 cups | canned tomatoes |
| 1 (6 ounces) can | tomato paste |
| 1/4 teaspoon | pepper |
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| Equipment |
Instructions |
- frying pan
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- can opener
- stirring spoon
- measuring cup
- measuring spoon
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- SautŽ onion and garlic in the vegetable oil in frying pan until onion is soft. Discard garlic.
- Add grated carrots, chopped green pepper, and herbs, stir.
- Add tomatoes, tomato paste and pepper.
- Simmer for 20 minutes.
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| NOTES: Serving Suggestions: Great for pizza, over bean patties, or add water to thin sauce for spaghetti.Variations: Garlic powder (1/2 teaspoon) can be used instead of clove of garlic. Chopped fresh tomatoes can used instead of canned. For spicier sauce, add 1 tablespoon parsley or 1/2 teaspoon thyme. For sweet sauce, add 1 teaspoon brown or white sugar. |
| Nutrition Information |
| Calories |
35 |
| Total Fat |
2g |
| Saturated Fat |
0g |
| Protein |
1g |
| Carbohydrates |
5g |
| Fiber |
1g |
| Sugar |
2g |
| Vitamin A |
40% |
| Vitamin C |
20% |
| Calcium |
2% |
| Iron |
2% |
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