Homemade Tomato Basil Sauce
Ingredients (5)
- 6 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 cup olive oil
- 20 cloves garlic, minced
- salt to taste
- 4 ounces fresh basil leaves
Directions
- Combine canned tomatoes with their juices, olive oil, garlic, and salt in a large saucepan.
- Place tomato mixture over high heat and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered on medium low, stirring frequently to ensure the bottom of the saucepan does not burn, about 25 minutes.
- Puree all the tomatoes using an immersion blender until it resembles a sauce.
- Add basil leaves to the sauce, pressing them in and mixing them around. Let it sit for 10 minutes, add more salt if needed.
Dietary Information
Nutrition Facts
Macro
Total
Goal
Protein
6%
30%
Carbs
26%
40%
Fats
68%
30%
Positive Nutrients
Protein
4.5g
Dietary Fiber
9.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.7g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Iron
3.3mg
Calcium
188.3mg
Vitamin B6
0.6mg
Magnesium
56.4mg
Vitamin C
63.9mg
Vitamin A
2,541.9mcg
Thiamin B1
2.8mg
Riboflavin
0.3mg
Negative Nutrients
Sugars
12.2g
Saturated Fat
3g
Sodium
607.7mg
Carbohydrates
18.8g
Total Fat
21.5g