ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE

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Looking for a homemade condiment? Then check out this tomato sauce - perfect if you love Italian cuisine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (14.5 oz each) whole tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (8 oz each) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper and garlic in oil 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients, breaking up tomatoes with a fork. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 45 minutes.
  • Use sauce immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

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