Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce Recipe

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Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Use half the oil and gently fry garlic do not let it brown.
  2. Add the tomatoes, dried basil, bay leaf, mixed herbs, salt and pepper and sugar (this recipe needs between 1/2 - 1 tsp salt to bring out the flavours of the tomatoes.
  3. Bring to the boil and gently simmer for 20 mins, add the tomato puree and the rest of the oil and simmer for a further 15 mins until the mixture has reduced.
  4. If using fresh basil roughly chop and add now.
  5. Serve with pasta with grated parmasan cheese and freshly ground black pepper.
  6. Variations - button mushrooms, black olives can be added.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 198.38 Kcal (831 kJ)
Calories from fat 190.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.12g 32%
Sodium 294mg 12%
Potassium 79.7mg 2%
Total Carbs 2.8g 1%
Sugars 0.74g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.56g 2%
Protein 0.67g 1%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 5%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 28.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 490.43 Kcal (2053 kJ)
Calories from fat 469.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 52.22g 32%
Sodium 726.82mg 12%
Potassium 197.04mg 2%
Total Carbs 6.91g 1%
Sugars 1.83g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.39g 2%
Protein 1.66g 1%
Vitamin C 7.8mg 5%
Iron 1.5mg 3%
Calcium 70.6mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.6
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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