Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
• 2 ½ cups canned imported tomatoes
• 1 six-ounce can tomato paste
• 1 ½ cups water
• Salt to taste, if desired
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried crumbled basil
• ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (40 servings)

    12 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 51 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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About five cups

Preparation

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan or small kettle, and add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the mixture is wilted.
2. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, salt and pepper to taste, and stir. Add the basil, parsley, bay leaf and thyme. Bring to the boil and let simmer 30 minutes.

About 45 minutes