NO-COOK FRESH TOMATO SAUCE

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Try this sauce at times when you have a box of pasta or a store-bought pizza shell and need a sure-fire topping. Dinner is served. -Julianne Schnuck, Taste of Home Designer

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield about 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds assorted fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped (about 4-1/2 cups)
1/3 cup minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Hot cooked angel hair pasta or spaghetti
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Place tomatoes in a large bowl; stir in basil, oil and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let stand at room temperature until juices are released from tomatoes, 30-60 minutes, stirring occasionally., Serve with hot pasta. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 9mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges