BASIC TOMATO SAUCE

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This basic tomato sauce satisfies my pasta-loving husband much more than any store-bought kind. For a change of pace, I add ground beef or Italian sausage. It's also good with black olives, mushrooms and green peppers. -Jennifer Stephens, Pearland, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
10 fresh baby carrots, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and carrots; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add tomatoes, broth, tomato paste and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until carrots are tender, 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 885mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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