Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped*
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 basil leaves, coarsely chopped or torn
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat the oil over a medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden brown, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and bay leaf and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper.

*An easy way to chop the tomatoes is to cut them up with scissors while they are in the can.

Makes 6 servings
Serving size: ½ cup

Nutrition

Calories 80
Fat 2.4g
Saturated Fat 0.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 435mg
Potassium 97mg
Carbohydrate 10.6g
Fiber 3.9g
Sugar 9.4g
Protein 2.1g

Modified from Ellie Krieger (FoodNetwork.com)