Easy Tomato Basil Sauce for Soup or Pasta
Basil is known as the ‘king of herbs’ and is a key ingredient in Italian cuisine.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 7.
Easy Tomato Basil Sauce for Soup or Pasta
Ingredients
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
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Add canned tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
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Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Remove from heat and add fresh basil. Stir until the basil wilts.
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Use a blender or immersion blender to puree the sauce until smooth.
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Serve the tomato basil sauce over soup or pasta.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 120kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
