Directions:
- Place 6 quarts water to boil and add 2 tablespoons salt
- In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, place tomato sauce and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Lower heat to simmer and add basil leaves without stirring. Cook pasta according to package instructions, until just short of al dente . Drain in colander and toss into pan with tomatoes and basil. Add mozzarella pieces and toss over medium heat until cheese is just melting. Pour into warm bowls and serve immediately.
- BASIC TOMATO SAUCE
- Saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil over medium heat until translucent, but not brown (about 10 minutes). Add the thyme and carrot and cook 5 minutes more. Add the tomatoes. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to just bubbling, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Serve immediately, or set aside for further use. Thesauce may be refrigerated for up to one week or frozen for up to 6 months.
- Yield: 6 cups
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 577.81 Kcal (2419 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 193.34 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 21.48g | 33% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 10.2mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 2398.67mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 1502.3mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbs | 48.89g | 16% | |
| Sugars | 25.7g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.07g | 36% | |
| Protein | 24.11g | 48% | |
| Vitamin C | 70.9mg | 118% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 4.6mg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 669.2mg | 67% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 76.94 Kcal (322 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 25.75 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 2.86g | 33% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 1.36mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 319.41mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 200.05mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbs | 6.51g | 16% | |
| Sugars | 3.42g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.21g | 36% | |
| Protein | 3.21g | 48% | |
| Vitamin C | 9.4mg | 118% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 89.1mg | 67% | |
* 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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