Light Red Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 pounds fresh plum tomatoes, cored and peeled, or 4 cups canned Italian tomatoes
• 1 medium-size red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium-size onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons dried basil (or 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (20 servings)

    30 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 0 milligrams cholesterol; 139 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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2 1/2 cups

Preparation

1. In large saucepan over medium heat, combine all ingredients. Simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Using a blender or food processor, puree mixture. Return to pot, adjust salt and pepper and simmer until reduced to 2 1/2 cups, about 1 1/2 hours. This sauce freezes very well.

15 minutes