Sauces, Dressings and Condiments: Sauces, Gravy and Condiments: Italian Tomato Sauce

An authentic Italian sauce perfect as an accompaniment to meats, vegetables or pasta dishes.

Author: CalorieKing
Date: August 06, 2009

Serves: 5 person(s)
Yield: 5 x ½ cup servings

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

4 medium onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
14 oz tomatoes, canned
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1/4 tsp 'Lite' or table salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp canola oil

Directions:

In a heavy-based saucepan, fry the onion and garlic in oil until
transparent.

Add chopped, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, salt and black pepper.

Simmer on very low heat for two hours, stirring frequently.

Microwave Directions:

Cook onions and garlic in oil in a covered microwave dish on HIGH for 4 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, water, salt and black pepper.

Cover and cook on MEDIUM LOW for 45 minutes.

Variations:

Ham, mushrooms or olives can be added to vary the sauce when used in pasta dishes.

We recommend the use of this sauce in the Hedgehogs recipe (see Related Recipes below).

Serving suggestions and garnishes not included in nutritional analysis.

Related Recipes:

Hedgehogs
Turkey Meatballs