Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
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Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"There is no love sincerer than the love of food." -George Bernard Shaw, Playwright
Making your own tomato sauce is super easy – the hardest part is dicing the onions and mincing the garlic which takes about 5 minutes. The rest of the cooking is simply stirring the pan a few times and then another couple of minutes to puree the sauce.
The flavor is fantastic. The slow simmering of the sauce brings out all the umami richness of the tomatoes. If I have it on hand, I like to use 1 cup of no salt added vegetable stock and 2 cups of water in this sauce. It brings a tremendous added richness to the tomato sauce.
This is a perfect way to ramp up your Mediterranean diet score with fruit (tomatoes) and vegetables (onions) along with great quality fats (olive oil). Serve this over a whole wheat pasta and you are good to go with a simple easy meal.
Servings: 4 | Serving size: 1/2 cup
Cooking Time: 120 Minutes
Keeps well in the fridge for about 4 - 5 days.
Place a large sauce pan and heat over a medium-high heat.
Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.
Add the onions and cook until they are translucent.
Stir frequently and do not allow them to brown.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic.
Cook for about 2 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, oregano, basil, marjoram, thyme and water and reduce the heat to medium low.
Simmer for 40 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Remove from heat, add the salt and puree until smooth with an immersion or conventional blender.
Reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/2 cup
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 43 | Calories from Fat 14 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 2g | 2% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 1% |
Monounsaturated Fat 0g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 21mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrates 7g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
Sugars 4g | |
Protein 1g |
Vitamin A 4% | Vitamin C 26% |
Calcium 5% | Iron 9% |
Vitamin K 5 mcg | Potassium 311 mg |