Fresh Tomato Sauce
Skip the canned version and try this Fresh Tomato Sauce recipe with ripe garden tomatoes for a flavorful, homemade touch.
Ingredients
- 4 large Tomatoes Core removed and chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- ¼ cup Basil Chopped
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- Pepper To taste
Equipment
- Stovetop
- Large Skillet
Instructions
- Combine ingredients and mix well. Allow to sit 15 minutes or up to an hour to allow flavors to come together.
Notes
Chef’s Tips
- Can substitute 4 large tomatoes for 1 (15oz) canned tomatoes.
- Enjoy on toast, with pasta, or on top of chicken or fish.
- Have kids cut the herbs with a scissors. Point out the smell of the herbs as they cut.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Fresh Tomato Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
35
Calories from Fat 4
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.4
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Sodium
155
mg
7
%
Potassium
442
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
8
g
3
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
1595
IU
32
%
Vitamin C
26
mg
32
%
Calcium
24
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Basil, Black Pepper, Garlic, Salt, Tomatoes