Connie's Calabrian Pasta Sauce Recipe

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Connie's Calabrian Pasta Sauce
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Ingredients:

  • 4 (28 oz) cans whole tomatoes
  • 2 (8 oz) cans tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 fennel bulb
  • 1/3 cup sugar (or more to taste)
  • 15 large basil leaves
  • 8 garlic cloves

Directions:

  1. Using a food processor, process tomatoes until mostly smooth. A few small chunks are OK.
  2. Crush the garlic using a garlic press, or finely chop.
  3. Clean the fennel well, then slice into 1/4 slices and dry the pieces with a paper towel.
  4. Add the oil to a large, heavy stock pot.
  5. When shimmering, add the fennel and saute until it's starting to lightly brown.
  6. Add the garlic and stir just until it's fragrant.
  7. Immediately add the processed tomatoes.
  8. Add the tomato paste, basil, and spices.
  9. Cook for an hour, uncovered, with the sauce just barely simmering, and stirring occasionally.
  10. Taste the sauce. If it is a bit acidic/tart, add 1 T of sugar at a time stirring well and tasting it after each addition. Add no more than 1/4 cup at this time.
  11. Continue simmering,. If you like a fresh sauce with some tomato lumps, you can use it as quickly as 1 hour. If you like a smooth sauce, as she makes hers, continue to cook.
  12. After another hour, taste it again. If it's still too acidic/tart for your taste, add more sugar, 1 T at a time, tasting after each addition.
  13. When done, freeze or can the sauce for later consumption. If you can it, make sure you follow safe canning procedures and make sure the pH is safe.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 34.31 Kcal (144 kJ)
Calories from fat 15.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.77g 3%
Sodium 6.61mg 0%
Potassium 92.77mg 2%
Total Carbs 4.56g 2%
Sugars 3.09g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.51g 2%
Protein 0.41g 1%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 6%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 9.8mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 140.18 Kcal (587 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.25g 3%
Sodium 27mg 0%
Potassium 379.05mg 2%
Total Carbs 18.62g 2%
Sugars 12.62g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.09g 2%
Protein 1.66g 1%
Vitamin C 14.1mg 6%
Iron 1mg 1%
Calcium 40mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.7
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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