2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves fresh garlic
4 fresh basil leaves
pinch black pepper
1 kg whole Italian style tomatoes , crushed by hand
small onion, chopped
pinch oregano , for pizza or seafood
Saute chopped or minced garlic in olive oil until translucent then add whole tomatoes and black pepper.
Bring to a boil on medium-high heat.
Reduce heat add basil, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour stirring regularly.
Remove from heat and let stand for five to ten minutes.
Reheat sauce when serving if necessary.
Important: when using oregano for pizza sauce or seafood recipes, be sure not to add oregano until the last few minutes or oregano will become bitter.
If using onions, saute with garlic at the beginning.
Sugar: 1g
:
Calcium: 3mg
Calories: 35kcal
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fat: 4g
Fiber: 1g
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 6mg
Protein: 1g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Sodium: 1mg
Vitamin A: 11IU
Vitamin C: 1mg
