Sauces And Dressings

Tomato Sauce

Makes about 3 cups; enough sauce for ½ pound of pasta

Tomato Sauce

Makes about 3 cups; enough sauce for ½ pound of pasta

This classic sauce pairs well with regular or whole-wheat pasta.

Nutritional analysis per serving (½ cup):Calories 224 (75% from fat)
carb. 11g
pro. 4g
fat 20g
sat. fat 4gchol. 5mg
sod. 483mg
calc. 64mg
fiber 2g

Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, smashed with the back of a knife
  • 1 large can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 10 leaves fresh basil

Preparation

  1. In a large saucepan, heat garlic and oil over medium-high heat until lightly golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, reduce the heat and cook at a low simmer until reduced by about one-third, about 15 minutes.
  2. When the sauce is reduced, stir in the Parmesan cheese,salt and basil and cook for 1 additional minute.
  3. For best-tasting pasta, add the cooked and drainedpasta to the pan with the sauce and cook for 1 minute. Serve immediately.