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Fresh Tomato Sauce

Fresh vegetables are cooked with herbs to create a flavorful and savory sauce for pasta, and other dishes, too!

  • 6 Servings
  • $6.00 - $8.99

Ingredients

  • 8 ripe tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup carrot, thinly sliced, or shredded
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • black pepper
  • 6 cups cooked pasta
  • 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated

Steps

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

2

Wash the ripe tomatoes. Cut out stem ends. Chop into small pieces and set aside in a large bowl.

3

In a large pan, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add onion, green pepper, carrots and garlic. Stir-fry until tender, about three minutes.

4

Add seasonings and tomatoes. Bring to a gentle boil.

5

Lower heat and simmer gently, uncovered, until tomatoes turn to a sauce, about 40 minutes. Serve over freshly cooked pasta.

Ingredients

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories301
Total Fat5 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Monounsaturated Fat2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
Linoleic Acid1 g
α-Linolenic Acid0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA0 mg
Cholesterol3 mg
Carbohydrates52 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Total Sugars6 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein12 g
Minerals
Calcium100 mg
Potassium524 mg
Sodium83 mg
Copper262 mcg
Iron3 mg
Magnesium51 mg
Phosphorus166 mg
Selenium38 mcg
Zinc1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A126 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60.3 mg
Vitamin B120.1 mg
Vitamin C34 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E1 mg
Vitamin K22 mcg
Folate196 mcg DFE
Thiamin0.5 mg
Riboflavin0.3 mg
Niacin3 mg
Choline23 mg

Source:

  • Farm Fresh Summertime Recipes
  • Connecticut Food Policy Council