5 MINUTE TOMATO SAUCE

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Found this recipe in David Rocco's Dolce Vita and my daughter loves it! I've adjusted some of the ingredients to the way we like it. Also, I doubled up so I could freeze some.

Provided by MnMs Mom

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup good olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 (24 ounce) cans tomato sauce (or plum tomatoes)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon basil
1/2 tablespoon parsley

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, heat up olive oil and lightly brown garlic and onion. (and red pepper flakes, if using them).
  • Add tomato sauce, salt, basil and parsley.
  • If using plum tomatoes, in stockpot, puree whole tomatoes with hand blender.
  • Simmer sauce for 5 minutes.
  • Cook noodles according to pkg.
  • Spoon sauce over noodles and serve with a fresh salad and bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.7, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 835.5, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 6.1, Protein 1.9

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