Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Simple Yummy Red Sauce

I get asked for this recipes a lot. I thought I'd share it =-)
This is a very simple red sauce to put over any healthy pasta, turkey meat balls, chicken, or anything really.

Simple Yummy Red Sauce

    1 can 12 oz Tomato Sauce - low sodium
      1 can 28 oz Diced Tomatoes - low sodium
    1 can 28 oz Chunk Tomatoes - low sodium
      1 Tbp Basil
      1 Tbs Oregano
    1/2 Tbs Minced Garlic
    (All the above can be fresh or died.)
    1/2 tsp Pepper
    1/2 tsp Salt
3 oz. tomato paste (optional - this is for those who really like a tomato flavor & very thick sauce)

Put all ingredients in a heavy bottom pot or slow cooker. Let cook for 10 to 40 minutes on stove or 2-3 hours in a crock pot. The longer you cook it the stronger the flavors in the sauce will be. Once bubbly put in hand blender and blend to consistency you like. I blend for about 1 minute. I like it on the slightly thicker side.

EXTRAS:
For added depth of flavor add a fresh blended tomato. It really adds a fresh taste.
If the kids aren't eating with us I will add 10 oz. ROTEL Diced tomatoes to make it spicy.

This is freezable! Make sure your sauce is 100% cool and put into an air tight container. It will keep in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks and in the freezer for 3 or more months. You will need to add tomato puree to the sauce after it is thawed or it will be a little watery.

Enjoy!
Coach Tia

Nutrition Facts
20 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 23.7
Total Fat 0.1 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 220.8mg
Potassium 146.7mg
Total Carbohydrate 5.1 g
Dietary Fiber 1.2 g
Sugars 2.9 g
Protein 1.0 g

Let's Get Healthy,
Coach TIA

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