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  • Serves: 6 servings

Ingredients

8 tomatoes (ripe)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup onion (chopped)
1/2 cup green pepper (chopped)
1/4 cup carrot (thinly sliced
or shredded)
1/2 teaspoon oregano (dried)
1 teaspoon dried basil (dried)
2 teaspoons garlic (minced or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
black pepper (to taste
optional)
6 cups pasta (cooked)
6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (grated)

Steps

Wash hands with soap and water.
Wash the ripe tomatoes. Cut out stem ends. Chop into small pieces and set aside in a large bowl.
In a large pan, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add onion, green pepper, carrots and garlic. Stir-fry until tender, about three minutes.
Add seasonings and tomatoes. Bring to a gentle boil.
Lower heat and simmer gently, uncovered, until tomatoes turn to a sauce, about 40 minutes. Serve over freshly cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 301
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 3 mg
Sodium 83 mg
Carbohydrates 52 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 12 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 100 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 524 mg

Farm Fresh Summertime Recipes
Connecticut Food Policy Council

U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Fresh Tomato Sauce. Recipe source: Farm Fresh Summertime Recipes Connecticut Food Policy Council. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.