Tomato sauce

Ingredients

• 3 cups canned imported tomatoes with basil
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ⅓ cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
• 1 one-inch length of stick cinnamon or 1/2 teaspoon ground
• Salt, if desired
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ teaspoon sugar

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    138 calories; 13 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 9 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 3 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 1 gram protein; 2 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Four to six servings

Preparation

1. Put the tomatoes and their liquid into the container of a food processor or electric blender. Process finely.
2. Heat th e oil in a saucepan and add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, unt il wilted. Add the cinnamon, salt and pepper to taste, bay leaf and sugar. Bring to the boil and let simmer about 30 minutes. Remo ve and discard the bay leaf and cinnamon stick, if used.

40 minutes