Ingredients for Meat Less Tomato Sauce Sicilian Style
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How to Make Meat Less Tomato Sauce Sicilian Style
- Empty the canned tomatoes (28 ounces) into a large saucepan. If using fresh tomatoes, roughly chop 2 pounds of ripe tomatoes before adding to the saucepan. Set over medium heat.
- While the tomatoes simmer, heat a heavy skillet over medium heat.
- (Meat Version Only) Add 1 pound of ground beef to the hot skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- (Meat Version Only) Transfer the cooked ground beef to the saucepan with the tomatoes, stirring to combine.
- Add 1 large onion, chopped, and 4 cloves garlic, minced, to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked onions and garlic to the saucepan.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of dried basil (or 1/4 cup of fresh basil, chopped).
- Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour and 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove from heat and let the sauce sit on the stove until ready to use. Allow to cool slightly before refrigerating if making ahead.
- Reheat gently before serving. Freezes well for future use!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
20 g
Sugar
25g
Fat
10g
Carbs
3g
