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Really Easy Tomato Sauce

A simple Italian style tomato sauce which can be served as a sauce in its own right or used in many dishes.
Course sauce
Cuisine International
Keyword pasta sauce, pizza topping, store cupboard
Skill Level very easy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 67kcal
Author Jacqueline Bellefontaine

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive or rapeseed oil
  • 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 400 g can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato purée (tomato paste)
  • 2 teaspoon mixed dried herbs
  • salt and pepper, to taste
metric - US cups

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan and gently cook the onions for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent. 
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the tomatoes and bring to simmering point.
  • Add the tomato purée and mixed herbs. Simmer gently for at least 15 minutes. Season to taste and use as required

Notes

NB: Nutritional Value counted without the addition of salt and pepper

Nutrition

Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 4.1mg