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

Ingredients

    ½cup olive oil
  • 2medium garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • ¼cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½teaspoon kosher salt
  • 10fresh basil leaves

Preparation

  1. 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.
  2. When the sauce is reduced, stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt and basil and cook for an additional minute.
  3. 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.