Basic Tomato Sauce

Name: Basic Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Cook: 45 min. YIELD: 5 servings.

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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

3/4 cup: 110 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 885mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.

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