Sauces and Dressings

Pasta Sauce

Makes about 2 cups

Pasta Sauce

Makes about 2 cups

Calories 20 (10% from fat) . carb. 5g . pro. 0g . fat 0g. sat. fat 0g . chol. 0mg . sod. 85mg . calc. 5mg . fiber 0g

Ingredients

  • ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • ½ medium onion, chopped
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, juices drained
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • ½ cup packed dark brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup cider vinegar
  • ¾ teaspoon sea or kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground all-spice

Preparation

  1. Heat the oil in a medium skillet set over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and onion. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Place sautéed vegetables in the Cuisinart blending cup. Add the remaining ingredients.
  3. Using the Cuisinart® Cordless Hand Blender, process until mixture begins to thicken and is completely smooth. Be sure to keep the metal blade completely submerged while blending.
  4. Adjust seasoning to taste.