Basic Tomato Pasta Sauce Recipe

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Basic Tomato Pasta Sauce
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  1. 1) Melt butter or heat oil in a pan over a medium-high heat. Sweat the garlic for 1 minute, or until you begin to see small bubbles frothing in the butter.
  2. 2) Add the onion, and mix thoroughly. Sweat for another two minutes, frequently stirring (turning down the heat if necessary).
  3. 3) Add the bell pepper and sauté until skins soften and onion is translucent.
  4. 4) Stir in the chopped tomatoes, followed by the tomato puree, herbs, olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper.
  5. 4) If you have a blender, you can now try blitzing the mixture into a smooth sauce, adding hot water where needed to achieve the desired consistency. If not, allow sauce to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. This should gently break down the tomatoes and onion into a thick sauce, (I only blend the sauce if I'm making lasagne).
  6. 5) Don't be afraid to taste test! Sample it, and if you think it needs another sprinkle of salt or pepper, go for it. When it tastes good, it's ready! Keep warm over a low heat and either serve with your favourite pasta, or combine with mince for lasagne.
  7. Tip: Leftover bolognese is the base of a great chilli con carne!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 112.52 Kcal (471 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.89g 11%
Cholesterol 15.27mg 5%
Sodium 12.43mg 1%
Potassium 382.44mg 8%
Total Carbs 11.78g 4%
Sugars 7.93g 32%
Dietary Fiber 2.25g 9%
Protein 1.73g 3%
Vitamin C 47.6mg 79%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 27%
Iron 12.6mg 70%
Calcium 25.2mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 58.9 Kcal (247 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.61g 11%
Cholesterol 7.99mg 5%
Sodium 6.51mg 1%
Potassium 200.2mg 8%
Total Carbs 6.17g 4%
Sugars 4.15g 32%
Dietary Fiber 1.18g 9%
Protein 0.91g 3%
Vitamin C 24.9mg 79%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 27%
Iron 6.6mg 70%
Calcium 13.2mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.4
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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