Quick Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

Yield: 8 servings

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 medium sweet onion, rough chopped

2 to 3 cloves garlic, chopped

2 (15 ounce) cans canned diced tomatoes, no salt added

3 tablespoons basil, fresh, chopped

1 lemon, zested and juiced

½ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper, ground

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Nutrition information

Serving size: ½ cup

Calories: 30

Total Fat: 1.5 g

Saturated Fat: 0 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g

Sodium: 125 mg

Total Carbohydrate: 5 g

Dietary Fiber: 1 g

Sugars: 0 g

Protein: 1 g

Source: Health Meets Food

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a medium-sized sauce pan over medium heat.

2. Once oil is hot, add onions. Cook until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.

3. Add garlic and sauté another for about 30 seconds – do not allow garlic to brown.

4. Add in remaining ingredients and allow to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

5. Using a blender or stick blender, puree the tomato sauce, leaving some chunks behind if desired.

6. Enjoy!