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Quick Pasta Sauce

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"This is a quick and easy recipe. " — LIAROSE

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2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, saute garlic in oil until tender, 2 minutes. Stir in basil and crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and cook 15 to 20 minutes, until slightly thickened. Serve immediately.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 25 mins
READY IN 30 mins

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I really didn't expect this sauce to taste as great as it did- I will never buy another jar of sauce. It cooked faster than the pasta and was a very sweet sauce! I did add some oregano and extra basil. The beauty of this is that you can add anything to it and it's great- I added green pepper, mushrooms (drained), and some italian sausage- perfect for the chunky sauce lover. It was awesome!! Thanks so much for this recipe!!

—DANNIGIRL

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 20, 2005

As written, this is pretty bland and watery, imo. However, it is a nice basic recipe that can be improved upon and tweaked to personal preference. Personally, I sautee some chopped onion in olive oil, then add the herbs (regular Italian seasoning), garlic, pepper, a little chicken broth, and the tomatoes. Husband doesn't like chunks of tomato so I usually put the tom's in a bowl and whizz them up a bit with a hand-held blender. If I'm in the mood for a thicker, more robust sauce, I add some tomato paste and more chickie broth.

—Caroline C

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85 Ratings

Jan 29, 2006

I used what I had on hand and it was fantastic. 1 can 14.5oz diced tomatoes(w/juice) instead of 28 oz of crushed and 1/4 cup of oil was the only changes I made. I cooked the garlic in the oil and when I poured in the tomatoes I mashed them a little. This is really simple and fresh tasting. Might use fresh basil next time. Great in a pinch. My chicken parm came out fantastic!

—BajaValle

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May 29, 2003

I'm 15 and I love to cook but I'm not too good with making complex things...This recipe was absolutely excellent!!!!! I made it for lunch and my mom came home and had it and LOVED IT! She took it back to work and everyone wanted the recipe!! It was so easy to make and it was SO good! Thanks!!

—KISSY702

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Aug 26, 2003

Quick and easy to make. I had all the stuff and it didn't require a trip to the store, so it gets and extra star for just that reason. I don't know that the taste is anything spectacular. It was good though and my neice who was staying with me when I made it loved the fact that there was no meat in it. I added a little sugar to sweeten it up.

—Navy_Mommy

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Apr 12, 2008

This was very quick prep and tasty good! I added an additional large can of concentrated crushed tomatoes and 2 teaspoons of ground italian seasonings. Instead of cooking for 20 minutes I cooked for 3 hours on low with a large bay leaf. Added into the sauce I used the Three Animal Meatball recipe from this site.

—GodivaGirl

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Oct 13, 2008

Great, easy recipe. I also added diced green pepper, onion and mushrooms, although I'm sure it tastes great w/o the veggies too. Served this over spaghetti with hot turkey italian sausage and garlic breadsticks on the side.... yummmm!

—Diana S.

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Feb 17, 2003

This is quick and easy, yet doesn't taste "store bought". You may consider adding some seasonings, such as basil or oregano or some vegetables to make it more hearty.

—ISSA

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Nutrition

Calories
84 kcal
4%

Carbohydrates
10.2 g
3%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
4.9 g
8%

Fiber
2.6 g
10%

Protein
2.3 g
5%

Sodium
173 mg
7%

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

Nutritional Information

Quick Pasta Sauce

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 84
Calories from Fat: 44

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.9g 8 %
Saturated Fat 0.7g 3 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 173mg 7 %
Potassium 397mg 11 %
Total Carbohydrates 10.2g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10 %
Protein 2.3g 5 %
** Sugars 0g
Vitamin A 19 %
Vitamin C 21 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 18 %
Thiamin 10 %
Niacin 15 %
Vitamin B6 14 %
Magnesium 10 %
Folate 10 %

* 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.