Fresh tomato sauce in a jar with basil leaves and olives

Fresh Tomato Sauce

Capital Area Food Bank

Ingredients 

  • 4 large Tomatoes Core removed and chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • ¼ cup Basil Chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Large Skillet

Instructions

  • Combine ingredients and mix well. Allow to sit 15 minutes or up to an hour to allow flavors to come together.

Notes

Chef’s Tips
  • Can substitute 4 large tomatoes for 1 (15oz) canned tomatoes.
  • Enjoy on toast, with pasta, or on top of chicken or fish.
  • Have kids cut the herbs with a scissors. Point out the smell of the herbs as they cut.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Fresh Tomato Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
35
Calories from Fat 4
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.4
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Sodium
 
155
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
442
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
1595
IU
32
%
Vitamin C
 
26
mg
32
%
Calcium
 
24
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Basil, Black Pepper, Garlic, Salt, Tomatoes