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Quick Chunky Tomato Sauce

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Quick Chunky Tomato Sauce

This recipe makes 6 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per Serving, about: -
cal 82
pro 2
fat 2
carb 17 g
sodium 479 mg
chol 0 mg

Spoon this handy tomato sauce over Three-Cheese Polenta Pie, into lasagna or over pasta with a grate or two of cheese.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 small zucchinis, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 pinch hot pepper flakes
  • 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) stewed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

Preparation

In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook carrots, zucchini, onion, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and hot pepper flakes, covered and stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until carrots are tender-crisp.

In bowl, mash tomatoes with potato masher; stir into skillet along with tomato paste. Increase heat to high; boil, uncovered, for about 10 minutes or until thickened. (Sauce can be cooled, covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.) Serve warm.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: March 1993

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