Ellie's Easy Tomato Sauce
By Ellie Krieger, MS, RD
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- Two 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes, drained and the tomatoes chopped
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring a few times, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the remaining ingredients and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Recipe provided courtesy of Ellie Krieger. © 2008-2009 In Balance, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
To learn more about Ellie Krieger, MS, RD -- New York Timesbestselling author and host of Food Network’s Healthy Appetite -- go to www.elliekrieger.com.
This content originally appeared in The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life by Ellie Krieger (The Taunton Press, 2008).
For more of Ellie Krieger's recipes, eat-smart advice, and tips, check out her Kaboose column, Great Food, Healthy Family.
Nutrition Facts
Servings per Recipe:
6 (serving size: 1/2 cup)
Calories: 94
Total Fat: 3g
Sat: 0.3g
Mono: 2g
Poly: 0g
Protein: 2.5g
Carb: 14g
Fiber: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 476mg
6 (serving size: 1/2 cup)
This dish is an excellent source of iron, vitamin A, and vitamin C. It's also a good source of fiber.
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