Homemade Pasta Sauce

By aamundson

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 10 fresh baby carrots, diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 14-1/2 ounces no-chicken broth
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Hot cooked pasta

Details

Servings 5
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 70mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrots in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.

Add the tomatoes, broth, tomato paste and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes or until carrots are tender, stirring occasionally. Serve with pasta. Yield: 5 servings.


Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 114 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 839 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 3 g protein.