Perfect Tomato Sauce

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 small carrot
  • 1 large celery rib
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 10 kalamata olives, pitted
  • 3 (28 ounce) cans san marzano tomatoes, crushed
  • 1/3 cup red wine
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in the bottom of a large stock pot until it just shimmers.
  2. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and saute over medium heat until tender.
  3. Add the garlic and cook about 1 minute until softened.
  4. Add the olives, tomatoes, and wine. Stir and bring to a very slight simmer.
  5. Add thyme and continue simmering until hot.
  6. Note: The sauce can be served at this point, but I find the longer and slower you cook it, the better the results. I love to prep this early and let it simmer for at least an hour. You could let it go up to four hours if you keep adding water to keep it from getting too thick.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

556 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.2g 14% DV
Total Fat 37.4g 48% DV
Carbs 48.6g 18% DV
Fiber 12g 43% DV
Sugar 13.6g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 786.3mg 34% DV
Potassium 1005.5mg 21% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 949.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 52.6mg 58% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 197.3mg 15% DV
Iron 7mg 39% DV
Diet fit High-fiber

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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