Basic Spicy Tomato Sauce

Pasta Sauce - Side Dish

This sauce can be used for spaghetti, ravioli, chicken Parmesan, or anything Italian! It's very quick and very easy! Anything from seasoning to spices can be adjusted without compromising the basic flavor of the sauce. Sometimes we add bell peppers or tomatoes with green chiles. Add anything you like.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Basic Spicy Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 cup diced onion

4 cloves garlic

chopped

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

salt to taste

BLT Pasta Carbonara

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion in the oil until translucent. Add the garlic and cook and stir another 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning. Season with salt. Cook until completely heated another 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Basic Spicy Tomato Sauce

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 100.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.7g 6%

Carbohydrates: 13.6g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 3.5g 14%

Sugars: 1.3g

Fat: 5.1g 8%

Saturated Fat: 0.7g 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 1364.7IU 27%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.1mg 16%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 15.6mg 26%

Folate: 24.5mcg 6%

Calcium: 63.5mg 6%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 32.2mg 12%

Potassium: 458.3mg 13%

Sodium: 174.3mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 46.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.