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Easy Tomato Sauce

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"Easy and yummy tomato sauce with few ingredients. Tasty." — Lima

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4 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped

1 tablespoon tomato puree
salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook onion in olive oil until translucent. Stir in tomatoes, cook until juice begins to thicken. Stir in puree, salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes more, until rich and thick.

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This is a great sauce. I found it to be missing a bit of richness, so I added one cup of chicken stock and let it reduce down, I also added some fresh basil right before serving. I served the sauce over spaghetti with homemade meatballs. The result was fantastic!

—MRSMILNE

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Sep 02, 2009

Very good "base" for a sauce but I did have to add a few things. I added a can of chicken broth, a pinch of thyme and oregano, plus about 2-3 table spoons of sugar, and half a hand full of flour to thicken up the sauce, over all it turned out very good.

—Oleander

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Jul 20, 2008

So I really enjoyed how basic this recipe was. I was in desperate need of utilizing too many left over Costco tomatoes and this was right up my alley. I didn't have tomato paste, but seeing a review wishing to omit anyway - I did. While I was sauteing the onions I felt like it was missing the "smell." So I added 3 cloves of grated garlic and dried basil. It turned out fantastic! I can still smell my sauce now - Yummy. Thanks for the recipe.

—Kim

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Aug 17, 2006

SOOO easy, but I wasn't crazy about the tomato paste. Since I was using garden fresh tomatoes, I wish I'd skipped the 'canned' paste because I think it took away from the flavor of the fresh tomatoes. Can't beat it for ease and it was good- just not quite what I was looking for tonight. Thanks for the submission!

—COURTNEYGRIFF

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Jun 04, 2008

This was a really good starter recipe. I gave it 4 stars because it needed more taste. I added fresh minced garlic, and mushrooms to the red onion in olive oil. I also added basil. The tomato paste tasted like a tin can but it did thicken it up. I ended up creating my own dish by cooking chicken in a separate pan and then allowing it to cook with the sauce. I added a little bit of sugar and parsley while simmering it. It needs a little more flavor. Buttering your spagetti noodles did the trick for me. Thanks for the starter recipe! It got me cooking this tasty dish.

—Army wife in Germany

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Oct 07, 2005

This was just what I was looking for. Very good sauce, and easy to adapt to a variety of uses. I thought it was just a bit too oily - would reduce oil by at least 1 tablespoon next time.

—COOKINGFOR7

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Aug 30, 2006

This was a super fast and easy recipe! My family really liked it but I did alter it a bit. I followed some suggestions of other reviewers and reduced the olive olive. I also added some green onions to the white onions to be sauted. When the sauce was simmering, I added some dried garlic, dried basil and grated romano cheese. It was GREAT!

—JPETROTTA

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Sep 24, 2008

I actually think this is five stars, but only after a few additions. I sauteed some minced garlic with the onion, ditched the tomato puree, and added some basil, oregano, savory and thyme. Tossed it with rotini, feta, peas, a bit more olive oil and vinegar, and tomato-onion tuna. Mmmm!!

—KAAOTERA

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Nutrition

Calories
204 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
14.8 g
5%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
16 g
25%

Fiber
2.1 g
9%

Protein
2.2 g
4%

Sodium
437 mg
17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Easy Tomato Sauce

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 204
Calories from Fat: 144

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 25 %
Saturated Fat 2.4g 12 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 437mg 17 %
Potassium 288mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 14.8g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 9 %
Protein 2.2g 4 %
** Sugars 1.9g
Vitamin A 13 %
Vitamin C 31 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 12 %
** Thiamin 10 %
Niacin 12 %
Vitamin B6 7 %
Magnesium 6 %
Folate 8 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.