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Tomato sauce for pasta using tinned tomatoes

Tomato sauce for pasta (using tinned tomatoes)

Tomato sauce for pasta can be prepared using a number of common ingredients and by following a few simple steps.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine European
Servings 2
Calories 181 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 red onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 400 g tin tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 handful fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato purée
  • ½ teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine

Instructions
 

  • Chop the onions, finely chop the garlic and finely chop the rosemary.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes (including the juice), tomato purée, rosemary, oregano and basil leaves and stir.
  • Add the red wine and sugar (if using).
  • Bring to the boil and simmer without a lid for around 20 minutes.
  • If you would like a chunky sauce then the sauce will then be ready to use. Alternatively, blend using a hand blender If you would prefer a smooth sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 271mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 7gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 601IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 149mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Sauce, Tomatoes
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