Tomato Sauce With Fresh Basil

By Craig Claiborne and Pierre Franey

Updated January 8, 2025

Total Time
About 20 minutes
Rating
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Ingredients

Yield:About 1½ cups

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic

  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes

  • 1 teaspoon crumbled oregano

  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary

  • Salt to taste, if desired

  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

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Nutritional analysis per serving

13 grams carbs; 178 calories; 10 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 14 grams fat; 4 grams fiber; 420 milligrams sodium; 3 grams protein; 7 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the garlic. Cook briefly, stirring.

  2. Step 2

    Add the tomatoes, oregano, rosemary, salt and pepper. Bring to the boil and cook, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Stir in the basil and serve hot.

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