Making your own tomato sauce not only makes your kitchen smell delicious, but gives you control over all the ingredients! Enjoy this over pasta, or zucchini noodles.



 

    Serves: 4 servings    Total Time:  20 minutes Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes  

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## Ingredients

[Substitution Guide](/nourishing-our-community/teaching-kitchen/substitution-guide)

 Oil - 1 teaspoon olive oil, canola, avocado or sesame oil  Onion - ½ cup, diced Garlic - 1 Tablespoon, minced Tomatoes - 1 (28-oz) can, no-salt-added, crushed or diced Basil - ¼ cup fresh, chopped 1½ teaspoons dried Pepper\_flakes - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Salt - ¼ teaspoon 

## Instructions

Step 1

Sauté onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until soft, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, red pepper flakes and salt. Simmer, covered, on low for 15 minutes.

 

### Notes

Tastes great topped with a little grated parmesan cheese

## Nutrition Information

  Serving Size: 4 serving Calories: 135 Calories Fat: 2g Saturated Fat: 0.3g Carbohydrates: Net Carb: 21g Dietary Fiber: 8g Protein: 4g Sodium: 240  

## Dietary Restrictions

 Vegan