Healthy Tomato Sauce

By Bailey1_

This sauce tastes great over pasta, fish, or grilled chicken. It can be stored in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to five days.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 medium red onion, minced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 14 ounces (1 can) diced tomatoes in juice
• 3 tablespoons dry red wine
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
• Coarse salt, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 7 minutes.

Stir in tomatoes and juice, wine, oregano, and basil. Simmer 8 minutes or until lightly thickened. Season with salt to taste.

From Body+Soul,

January/February 2006