Sauces and Dressings
Tomato Sauce - 3 cups
Makes about 3 cups; enough sauce for ½ pound of fresh pasta
Tomato Sauce - 3 cups
Makes about 3 cups; enough sauce for ½ pound of fresh pasta
This classic sauce pairs well with our regular or whole-
wheat pasta
Nutritional analysis per serving (½ cup): Calories 224 (75% from fat)carb. 11g
pro. 4g
fat 20gsat. fat 4g
chol. 5mg
sod. 305mgcalc. 64mg
fiber 2g
pro. 4g
fat 20gsat. fat 4g
chol. 5mg
sod. 305mgcalc. 64mg
fiber 2g
Ingredients
- 2medium garlic cloves, smashed
- 1can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- ¼cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½teaspoon kosher salt
- 10fresh basil leaves
½cup olive oil
Preparation
- In a large saucepan, heat oil and garlic over medium-high heat until garlic is softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, reduce the heat and cook at a low simmer until slightly reduced and thickened, about 15 minutes.
- When the sauce is reduced, stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt and basil and cook for an additional minute.
- For a richer-tasting pasta, add the cooked and drained pasta to the pan with the sauce and cook for 1 minute. Serve im- mediately.