Sugo di Pomodoro (Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Sauce Recipes. (Sugo di Pomodoro (Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce) Recipe). This is a basic recipe for authentic Italian tomato sauce flavored with extra-virgin olive oil, garlic and basil. Toss with your favorite pasta or use for pizza, gnocchi and more.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Sugo di Pomodoro (Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce) Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 onion

chopped

4 cloves garlic

halved

2 (14 ounce) cans passata (crushed tomatoes)

¼ cup fresh basil

torn in half

salt to taste

Tomato-Cream Sauce for Pasta

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir until soft and translucent about 5 minutes. Add passata basil and salt. Cover and simmer over medium heat stirring occasionally until tomato sauce has thickened about 20 minutes. Remove garlic halves before serving.

Nutritional Information

Sugo di Pomodoro (Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 152

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.2g 8%

Carbohydrates: 20.8g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 4.8g 19%

Sugars: 2.4g

Fat: 7.4g 11%

Saturated Fat: 1.1g 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 1527.2IU 31%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.1mg 24%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 25%

Vitamin C: 23.9mg 40%

Folate: 38.5mcg 10%

Calcium: 90.6mg 9%

Iron: 2.8mg 16%

Magnesium: 47.8mg 17%

Potassium: 684.1mg 19%

Sodium: 303.6mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 66.5

*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.