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Classic Tomato Sauce

Classic Tomato Sauce
PREP TIME: 30 mins
COOKING TIME: 25 mins
SERVES: 10
WARNING: Please ALWAYS check the allergens on the packaging of any other ingredients you use to make our recipes.
NUTRIENTS PER 100G:
Calories66kcal
Fat4.8g
Saturates0.7g
Sugar4.4g
Salt0.38g

Ingredients...

Makes 1 Litre

200g white onion, finely chopped

50ml olive oil (or vegetable oil)

800g tinned chopped tomatoes

16g Essential Cuisine Light Vegetable Stock Mix

10g dried oregano

6 fresh basil leaves, ripped

 

Method...

1. In a suitable pan gently fry the onion and oregano in the oil without colour until soft over a medium heat

2. Add the tomatoes and Essential Cuisine Light Vegetable Stock Mix, bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes, season to taste and stir in the ripped basil leaves

3. Should a smooth sauce be required, simply puree with a stick blender

 

Chefs Tip

Tomato sauce is the mother sauce for many dishes from around the world, and is healthy too! An 80g portion counts towards your 5-a-day!

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