Tomato-Basil Sauce

Name: Tomato-Basil Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 454 grams crushed tomatoes; 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 8 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 8 servings Spaghetti, optional; 1 pinch Pinch sugar

Tomato-Basil Sauce might be a good recipe to expand your sauce recipe box. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains roughly 8g of protein, 6g of fat, and a total of 274 calories. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. If you have olive oil, kosher salt and pepper, garlic cloves, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a vegan diet.

Instructions

Coat a saucepan with 2 tablespoons of the oil and warm over medium-low heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Sauce Pan

Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until soft.

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Garlic

Add the crushed tomatoes and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Turn the heat up slightly to medium and simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the basil and the remaining olive oil. Toss with spaghetti, if desired.

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Crushed Tomatoes