Sweet Basil Tomato Sauce

Pasta Sauce - Side Dish

This is a sweet tomato sauce that I make when we are having homemade spaghetti and meatballs.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 servings

Sweet Basil Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

2 (14.5 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

1 onion

finely diced

3 tablespoons dried basil

or to taste

2 cloves garlic

pressed

White Sauce for Pasta

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Combine diced tomatoes crushed tomatoes onion basil and garlic in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until slightly reduced 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Sweet Basil Tomato Sauce

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 69.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.2g 6%

Carbohydrates: 16g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 4.2g 17%

Sugars: 8.5g

Fat: 0.5g 1%

Saturated Fat: 0.1g

Vitamin A Iu: 536.7IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.7mg 21%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 25%

Vitamin C: 31.7mg 53%

Folate: 29.8mcg 7%

Calcium: 145.5mg 15%

Iron: 4mg 22%

Magnesium: 37.6mg 13%

Potassium: 695.9mg 20%

Sodium: 458.2mg 18%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 4.4

*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.