Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup finely chopped onions
  • 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
  • 2 cups peeled, chopped fresh tomatoes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt to taste, if desired
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)

      35 calories; 3 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 2 milligrams cholesterol; 1 milligram sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

About one and one-half cups

Preparation

  1. Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the onions and garlic. Cook, stirring, until they are wilted.
  2. Add the tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes. Stir in the butter and basil.

15 minutes

Dining and Cooking