Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce

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This delicious tomato basil sauce is made with ripe tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil. A late summer delight!

close up view of Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce on top of pasta, garnished with fresh basil leaves
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 8 pounds ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • 1 large onion, minced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Cook tomatoes and basil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat until tomatoes are soft.

  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat; add onion and garlic and sauté until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.

  3. Add onion mixture to tomato mixture; season with salt and pepper. Simmer on low heat for 2 hours or until thick.

347 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

280 Calories
19g Fat
26g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 280
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 25%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 81mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 10%
Dietary Fiber 8g 27%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 85mg 94%
Calcium 71mg 5%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 1481mg 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.