Basic Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 spanish onion, chopped into 1/4 inch dice
4 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 medium carrot, finely shredded
2 (28 oz) cans peeled whole tomatoes , crushed by hand and juices reserved
salt , to taste

Directions:

In a 3-quart saucepan, heat theolive oil oover medium heat.
Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
Add the thyme and the carrot and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is quite soft.
Add the tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often.
Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, until as thick as hot cereal.
Season with salt and serve.
This sauce holds one week in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	47.56 Kcal (199 kJ)
Calories from fat	44.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.95g	8%
Sodium	2.31mg	0%
Potassium	27.05mg	1%
Total Carbs	0.92g	0%
Sugars	0.28g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.23g	1%
Protein	0.17g	0%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	3%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	5.6mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	344.75 Kcal (1443 kJ)
Calories from fat	322.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.89g	8%
Sodium	16.76mg	0%
Potassium	196.05mg	1%
Total Carbs	6.65g	0%
Sugars	2.02g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.65g	1%
Protein	1.22g	0%
Vitamin C	15.1mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	1%
Iron	0.9mg	1%
Calcium	40.2mg	1%

* 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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savory
bitter
sweet

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Weightwatchers Points

1.3

Points
1

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Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
cholesterol free

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