Year-Round Pasta Tomato Sauce Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelMediumHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodInterest Group

Ingredients

 Olive oil/Vegetable oil60 Milliliter
 Onion1 Large
 Garlic1 Clove (5 gm)
 Canned tomatoes/6 fresh tomatoes, peeled and diced796 Milliliter
 Canned tomato paste156 Milliliter
 Bay leaf1
 Thyme2 Milliliter
 Basil/Oregano5 Milliliter
 Sugar10 Milliliter

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 1090 Calories from Fat 559

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 63 g97.6%

Saturated Fat 8.9 g44.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 2298.3 mg95.8%

Total Carbohydrates 130 g43.2%

Dietary Fiber 27.6 g110.2%

Sugars 42.3 g

Protein 24 g47.8%

Vitamin A 167.4% Vitamin C 227.7%

Calcium 43.4% Iron 94.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Place the oil of your choice in a large microwave-safe dish, the ideal size being 6 cups (1.5 mL).
Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes.
Add the onion and garlic.
Stir until well coated with the oil.
Microwave 4 minutes at MEDIUM-HIGH, stirring once.
The onion should be tender but not browned.
Add the remaining ingredients.
Stir to mix well.
Microwave 8 to 10 minutes at MEDIUM-HIGH, stirring after 5 minutes of cooking.
There is enough sauce to serve with 8 ounces (250 g) of cooked pasta of your choice.
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