Light Red Sauce

Published September 10, 1991

Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
4(6)
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Ingredients

Yield:2½ cups
  • 4 pounds fresh plum tomatoes, cored and peeled, or 4 cups canned Italian tomatoes

  • 1 medium-size red bell pepper, diced

  • 1 medium-size onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • 2 teaspoons sugar

  • 2 tablespoons dried basil (or ¼ cup fresh basil leaves)

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Nutritional analysis per serving

39 grams carbs; 3 milligrams cholesterol; 197 calories; 1 gram monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 3 grams fat; 11 grams fiber; 2032 milligrams sodium; 10 grams protein; 24 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

    In large saucepan over medium heat, combine all ingredients. Simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Using a blender or food processor, puree mixture. Return to pot, adjust salt and pepper and simmer until reduced to 2 ½ cups, about 1 ½ hours. This sauce freezes very well.

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Delicious sauce, with a minimum of work. I highly recommend it.

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Adapted from Robert B. Hodes

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