Italian

Basic Tomato and Basil Sauce is for Dinner.

Basic Tomato and Basil Sauce takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Basic Tomato and Basil Sauce takes 60 minutes to cook.

Basic Tomato and Basil Sauce makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Basic Tomato and Basil Sauce are:

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 x 400g cans of chopped tomatoes
¼-½ tsp dried chilli flakes
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp sugar
1 large handful basil leaves, torn into small pieces
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Here is how you make Basic Tomato and Basil Sauce:

1.Chop the onion finely and crush the garlic cloves. (Allow to sit for 10 minutes to stabilise the natural antimicrobial compounds in the onion and garlic.)2. Heat the oil in a saucepan and gently cook the onion and garlic until softened. 3. Stir in the tomatoes, chilli flakes, balsamic vinegar and sugar. 4. Bring to a simmer and cook slowly for 45 minutes-1 hour. 5. Stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper. This can be left chunky or blended in a food processor for a smooth sauce.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CALI78.

The nutritional information for Basic Tomato and Basil Sauce is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 91.0

• Total Fat: 6.9 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 122.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 20.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
• Protein: 1.0 g

Basic Tomato and Basil Sauce is Italian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Basic Tomato and Basil Sauce is Vegan