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 gProtein 1.0 g

Let's Get Healthy, Coach TIA