Basic Tomato Sauce

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Course : Sauces
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1 1/2 cups
 

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic -- crushed
22 ounces italian plum tomatoes -- seeded crushed with juices reserved
1 teaspoon salt -- to taste
1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste
6 pieces basil leaves
 

Preparation:

In a skillet heat olive oil over moderate heat and cook garlic for 1 minute. Add slightly crushed tomatoes and half of the reserved juices. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 15 minutes. Add shredded basil leaves and cook for another 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning, if necessary.

 

Nutritional Information:

363 Calories (kcal); 41g Total Fat; (98% calories from fat); trace Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 1mg Sodium