Ingredients for Fresh Tomato Sauce With Fennel And Orange
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fennel Bulb
- Garlic Cloves
- Fennel Seed
- Saffron
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Orange Peel
- Orange Juice
- 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
- Fresh Basil Leaves
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Sugar
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How to Make Fresh Tomato Sauce With Fennel And Orange
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the fennel and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, orange zest, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Stir in the orange juice and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Stir in fresh basil before serving.
- Serve over your favorite pasta, use as a pizza sauce, or drizzle over roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
39g
Fat
9g
Carbs
6g