Basic Tomato Sauce

Basic Tomato Sauce
Basic Tomato Sauce might be just the sauce you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 0g of protein, 3g of fat, and Head to the store and pick up onion, pepper, garlic cloves, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 46 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.

Instructions

1
Saut onion in hot oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic, thyme, and red pepper, and saut 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and brown sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
Ingredients you will need
Brown SugarBrown Sugar
Red PepperRed Pepper
TomatoTomato
GarlicGarlic
OnionOnion
ThymeThyme
Cooking OilCooking Oil
Equipment you will use
Sauce PanSauce Pan
2
Stir in basil and next 4 ingredients, and cook 5 minutes.
Ingredients you will need
BasilBasil
3
Remove from heat, and let cool 15 minutes.
4
If desired, pulse tomato mixture, in batches, in a food processor 3 to 4 times or to desired consistency. Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days.
Ingredients you will need
TomatoTomato
Equipment you will use
Food ProcessorFood Processor
5
Note: To make ahead, prepare recipe as directed.
6
Place sauce in an airtight container. Freeze sauce up to 3 months.
Ingredients you will need
SauceSauce
DifficultyHard
Ready In46 m.
Servings20
Health Score3
Magazine