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Fresh Tomato Sauce with Basil and Fresh Mozzarella recipe is a Dinner meal that takes several minutes to make. If you enjoy for Dinner, you will like Fresh Tomato Sauce with Basil and Fresh Mozzarella!

Fresh Tomato Sauce with Basil and Fresh Mozzarella

Fresh Tomato Sauce with Basil and Fresh Mozzarella Recipe
Fresh Tomato Sauce with Basil and Fresh Mozzarella

This is a quick and easy tomato sauce that's great for summer. With a salad, it makes a delicious and filling but light dinner! The recipe can be easily doubled and the sauce keeps for 4-5 days in the fridge. I recommend cooking the pasta fresh the day you need it. This is also fantastic with shrimp substituted for the fresh mozzarella.

What Course Is Fresh Tomato Sauce with Basil and Fresh Mozzarella?

Fresh Tomato Sauce with Basil and Fresh Mozzarella is for Dinner.


How Long Does Fresh Tomato Sauce with Basil and Fresh Mozzarella Recipe Take To Prepare?

Fresh Tomato Sauce with Basil and Fresh Mozzarella takes several minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Fresh Tomato Sauce with Basil and Fresh Mozzarella Recipe Take To Cook?

Fresh Tomato Sauce with Basil and Fresh Mozzarella takes several minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Fresh Tomato Sauce with Basil and Fresh Mozzarella Recipe Make?

Fresh Tomato Sauce with Basil and Fresh Mozzarella makes 4 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Fresh Tomato Sauce with Basil and Fresh Mozzarella Recipe?

The ingredients for Fresh Tomato Sauce with Basil and Fresh Mozzarella are:

1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic
1 28 oz can of diced tomatoes
10 leaves (or to taste) of basil, julienned or chopped
8 oz whole wheat (or Barilla Plus) pasta
4 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into small chunks


How Do I Make Fresh Tomato Sauce with Basil and Fresh Mozzarella?

Here is how you make Fresh Tomato Sauce with Basil and Fresh Mozzarella:

In a medium sized pot, saute garlic in olive oil on medium heat for a few minutes. Also put a pot of water on for the pasta.Add diced tomatoes. At this step add any seasonings you would like (salt, pepper, crushed red pepper). Cook the sauce without stirring until the tomatoes release the oil (you will see it floating at the top).While the sauce is cooking, prepare pasta according to package directions.After the tomatoes release the oil, remove from heat and stir in the basil. Toss the pasta with the sauce. Add 1 oz of cheese to each serving bowl and toss again lightly. (If you toss it too much, the cheese will come together in a big ball.) Serve immediately.Makes 4 servings. Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MEGS81.


What's The Nutritional Info For Fresh Tomato Sauce with Basil and Fresh Mozzarella?

The nutritional information for Fresh Tomato Sauce with Basil and Fresh Mozzarella is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 367.3
  • Total Fat: 11.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 20.0 mg
  • Sodium: 470.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 48.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.8 g
  • Protein: 14.9 g

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