Tomato Sauce - from Canned Tomatoes

Servings = 10 | Serving size =1/2 cup

Keeps well in the fridge for about 4 – 5 days.

1 Tbsp olive oil
6 cloves garlic (minced)
1 small onion (diced)
2 28 oz. cans no salt added peeled tomatoes (chopped)
3 cups water
1/4 tsp salt

Place the oil in a large skillet and heat over a medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic. Cook gently for about 3 minutes. Do not allow the garlic to turn brown.

Add the onions and cook until they are translucent. Stir frequently and do not allow them to brown.

Add the tomatoes and water and reduce the heat to low. Cook until the tomatoes are soft (about 90 minutes).

Remove from heat, add the salt and puree until smooth with a stick or conventional blender.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1/2 cup | Servings 10

Calories 43 | Calories from Fat 14

Amount Per Serving (% Daily Value)

Total Fat 2g (2%) | Saturated Fat 0g (1%)

Monounsaturated Fat 0g | Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0 mg (0 %) | Sodium 21 mg (1 %)

Total Carbohydrates 7g (2%) | Sugars 4g

Dietary Fiber 2g (7%) | Protein 1g

Vitamin A 4% | Vitamin C 26 % | Calcium 5% | Iron 9%

Vitamin K 5 mcg  | Potassium  311 mg | Magnesium  18 mg

 


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