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| Basic tomato sauce |
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| Prepared tomato sauce is really convenient. The problem most of them come seasoned with Italian herbs, great for pasta dishes, but not suited to other dishes -basil is not our favorite herb for fish, as an example. This home made basic tomato sauce can become Italian, by adding basil and oregano; French cuisine, by adding herbs the Provence and capers; good for game, by adding thyme and rosemary; good for fish, adding bay leaf and white wine. |
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| 1/4 cup |
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olive oil |
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onion, finely chopped |
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| 3 lb |
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tomatoes, diced (no need to peel) |
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| 1/2 tsp |
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sugar |
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| 1 tsp |
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salt |
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pepper to taste |
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Heat the oil in a pan. Add the onion, saute until translucent. |
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Add diced tomatoes and sugar. Cook on a low heat until thicken. About 45 minutes. |
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Puree using a sieve and food mill using a coarse screen. The sauce will be clear of tomato peel. |
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Season. Simmer, if necessary, until the desired consistency has been achieved. |
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| Servings: 4 |
| Yield: 4 to 6 |
| Preparation time: 20 minutes |
| Cooking time: 45 minutes |
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| Nutrition Facts |
| Serving size: 1 serving |
| Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet. |
| Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients. |
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| Amount Per Serving |
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| Calories |
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198.42 |
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| Calories From Fat (63%) |
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124.85 |
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% Daily Value |
| Total Fat 14.21g |
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22% |
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| Saturated Fat 1.98g |
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10% |
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| Cholesterol 0.00mg |
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0% |
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| Sodium 599.92mg |
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25% |
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| Potassium 860.85mg |
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25% |
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| Carbohydrates 17.67g |
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6% |
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| Dietary Fiber 4.61g |
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18% |
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| Sugar 11.08g |
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| Sugar Alcohols 0.00g |
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| Net Carbohydrates 13.05g |
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| Protein 3.34g |
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7% |
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| Cooking Tips |
| For more flavor, add 1 clove garlic, crushed, and 1 tbs parsley, chopped, with the onion. |
| Choose juicy tomatoes -plum tomatoes are usually good- not the kind you would use for a salad. |
| This basic tomato sauce freezes very well. You can make a large quantity and freeze in family size portions. The sauce might stain plastic, leaving a red mark. Freezer resistant glass is recommended. |
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Source: All Foods Natural
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