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.

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

Dining and Cooking