Ask anyone I know and they will tell you that my favorite dinner to make is pasta. In fact, our friends and family have come to expect it when they come for dinner. I’m always experimenting with new sauces to keep this favorite exciting. This tomato basil pasta sauce recipe has a “from scratch” feel, but uses a few shortcuts to keep it quick!
Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
This tomato basil pasta sauce recipe has a “from scratch” feel, but uses a few shortcuts to keep it quick!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 248 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 8 oz sun dried tomatoes jar, drained
- 8 oz tomato sauce can
- 1 tsp ground red pepper
- 1/2 c dry white wine
- pepper
- basil fresh
Instructions
- Over medium heat, combine olive oil, garlic & sun dried tomatoes. Stir and allow to cook for 5 minutes. Pour wine in and stir well. Add tomato sauce and red pepper and reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes. Pepper to taste.
Recipe Notes
Fresh basil is a great way to add flavor, fragrance and color to red sauces.
Nutrition Facts
Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 248 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 439mg 18%
Potassium 2161mg 62%
Total Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Dietary Fiber 7g 28%
Sugars 24g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin A 18.6%
Vitamin C 32.4%
Calcium 7.2%
Iron 32.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Fresh basil is a great way to add flavor, fragrance and color to red sauces. Top and serve!
Photography: Alea Lovely
Looks fabulous! Now I want pasta for dinner. 🙂
Gorgeous photos and your pasta looks just delicious. I love that you added a little freshness and color with the basil.
Thank you! It’s delicious!
This sounds so good and really beats the shelf stuff at the store. Thank you 🙂
Mmmh , feeling hungry! I’ll try this tonight!
http://www.oliviaponcelet.com