Tomato-Basil Sauce

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Tomato-Basil Sauce

 

Recipe By :Bill Wavrin, The Rancho La Puerta Cookbook

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/2 teaspoon olive oil

1/2 medium onion -- chopped

4 medium tomatoes -- chopped

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

freshly ground black pepper

4 cloves garlic -- chopped

 

In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat and saute the onion for about

5 minutes, until golden. Add the garlic and tomatoes, and saute for about 2

minutes, until the tomatoes begin to soften. Add the basil and simmer for about

1 minute, until the basil wilts.

Transfer to a food processor or blender and process for a few seconds until

blended but still chunky. Season to taste with pepper and serve.

 

Yield:

" 2 cups "

 

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Per serving: 21 Calories (kcal); 1g Total Fat; (19% calories from fat); 1g

Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 6mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0

Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : The author suggests spreading this on freshly baked bread or focaccia

for a hearty appetizer.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0