Fresh tomato and basil sauce (vegan)

8 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
8 cups Very ripe tomatoes; chopped/ about 5 lbs.
1 cup Onions; chopped
2 Garlic cloves; minced
3 tablespoons Fresh basil; finely chopped or 1 t. dried basil
1 tablespoon Sugar
Salt and pepper; to taste
6 ounces Tomato paste

Directions

We like to make this delicately spiced sauce in the summer when fresh, ripe tomatoes are sweet and plentiful. And the addition of fresh basil definitely adds a gourmet touch Place chopped tomatoes in a colander or strainer for 30 min to drain. Press down with a spoon several times to squeeze out excess liquid. In a medium sauce pan over medium heat add onions, garlic and cook until onions are tender adding a bit of water to prevent sticking about 5-10 min. Add tomatoes, basil, sugar salt and pepper to saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered 1 hour. Stir in tomato paste and continue to cook 10 more min. Serve over your favorite shape of pasta. Nutrition (per serving): 82 calories Total Fat 1 g (9% of calories) Source: Lean Luscious and Meatless, Page(s): 199, Date Published: 1992, by Bobbie Hinman & Millie Snyder : D/L from Prodigy 12-14-94. Recipe collection of Sue Smith. 1⅘á

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