Fantastico “no Sin” Tomato Sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Fantastico 'no Sin' Tomato Sauce recipe for your next pasta dish
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Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 cups onions , chopped
6 large garlic cloves , chopped
3 anchovy fillets , washed and chopped
9 sun-dried tomatoes , halves , chopped
1 tablespoon basil , dried
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 cups tomato sauce ( just tomatoes , no sugar added )
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano , dried
1 cup black olives , chopped ( optional )
1/4 cup capers , chopped ( optional )
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
90
Sugar
4g
Fat
4g
This tomato sauce is a 'no sin' alternative to store-bought sauces. Made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, anchovies, olives, and capers (optional), this sauce is full of flavor and provides a healthy alternative to many pre-packaged sauces. The use of anchovies, olives, and capers adds a depth of flavor that you won't find in traditional tomato sauces. Serve this sauce over your favorite pasta or use it as a base for pizza sauce. This recipe provides a healthier alternative than store-bought sauces as it contains no added sugars or preservatives.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
2.Add the onions and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3.Add the anchovies, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil, and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4.Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
5.Add the tomato sauce, oregano, olives (if using), capers (if using), salt, and pepper.
6.Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7.Serve over your favorite pasta with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top.

PROS

This tomato sauce is full of flavor and provides a healthy alternative to store-bought sauces.

The anchovies add a depth of umami flavor, while the olives and capers (if using) provide a nice briny flavor.

This recipe is also vegan and gluten-free.

CONS

Some people may not enjoy the intense flavor of anchovies and olives in their sauce.

The prep time for this recipe may be longer than a store-bought sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This tomato sauce is a great source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins C and A, potassium, and lycopene.
Lycopene is an antioxidant that has been linked to a reduced risk of certain types of cancer, including prostate cancer.
This recipe is also free of added sugars and preservatives which are commonly found in store-bought sauces.

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