Basil Tomato Sauce

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Basil Tomato Sauce

 

Recipe By :The Vegetarian Slow Cooker, Joanna White

Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Sauces & Toppings The Vegetarian Slow Cooker

 

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 tablespoons olive oil

3/4 cup chopped onions

1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 28 oz can whole plum tomatoes -- drained

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley -- or 4 tsp. dried

3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil -- to 4 tbsp. OR 1 tbsp dried

1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano -- or 1 tsp. dried

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

 

Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium-high heat and saute onions for about 4 to

5 minutes until wilted. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Dice drained

tomatoes (reserve drained juice to thin sauce if desired). Stir in tomatoes,

onions, fresh herbs and spices, and simmer for 20 minutes. Taste and adjust

seasonings.

 

If you wish to use the slow cooker for this sauce, cook on low heat for 1 1/2

hours.

 

S(ISBN):

" 1-55867-268-0 "

Copyright:

" 2001 "

Yield:

" 2 1/2 cups "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 50 Calories; 3g Fat (49.5% calories from

fat); 1g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 221mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other

Carbohydrates.

 

NOTES : If you prefer fresh tomatoes, substitute 2 pounds ripe (preferably plum)

tomatoes for canned tomatoes. Always deseed tomatoes before chopping and use

fresh basil when available.

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