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Quick tomato sauce for pasta
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Quick tomato sauce for pasta

7 ingredients 30 min + 30 min Serves 4 openrecipes

This classic Italian sauce is made extra special in this version with the addition of balsamic vinegar and fresh basil.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

155
Calories
2g
Protein
14g
Fat
7g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic
  • 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 250ml/9fl oz tomato passata
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 15g/½oz fresh basil
  • rock salt and freshly ground black pepper

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By bbcfood · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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