SIMPLE PASTA SAUCE

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This is a simple pasta sauce that you can use for more than just spaghetti. Puree this recipe for pizza sauce or a great dipping sauce. I also like to make a variation for bruschetta by omitting the olive oil, using fire-roasted diced tomatoes and simply combining the uncooked ingredients. Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving on toasts. -Deborah Markwood, Chester, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add brown sugar and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, basil, oregano, bay leaf, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until liquid is reduced. Remove bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 407mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.