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Tomato-Basil Sauce

Sauce / dressing

Contributed by: BMC's Teaching Kitchen

Sauce

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Making your own tomato sauce not only makes your kitchen smell delicious, but gives you control over all the ingredients! Enjoy this over pasta, or zucchini noodles. 

Serves:
4 servings
Total Time:
20 minutes
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes

Ingredients


Oil - 1 teaspoon olive oil, canola, avocado or sesame oil Onion - ½ cup, diced Garlic - 1 Tablespoon, minced Tomatoes - 1 (28-oz) can, no-salt-added, crushed or diced Basil - ¼ cup fresh, chopped 1½ teaspoons dried Pepper_flakes - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Salt - ¼ teaspoon

Instructions

Step 1
Sauté onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until soft, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, red pepper flakes and salt. Simmer, covered, on low for 15 minutes.

Notes

Tastes great topped with a little grated parmesan cheese

Nutrition Information

Serving Size:
4 serving
Calories:
135 Calories
Fat:
2g
Saturated Fat:
0.3g
Carbohydrates:
Net Carb: 21g
Dietary Fiber:
8g
Protein:
4g
Sodium:
240

Dietary Restrictions

Vegan