Tomatoes are known for their outstanding antioxidant content,
including their rich concentration of lycopene, they also provide an
excellent amount of vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene and a good
amount of the mineral manganese. Some research studies show that
by eating tomatoes or tomato-based foods regularly, along with a healthy
diet, may reduce the risk of heart disease, which is even more of a
good reason to add tomatoes to your family meals as often as possible!
2 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. tomato paste
10-12 fresh Italian plum tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup water
1 tbs. raw sugar, honey, agave or natural sugar substitute
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Sea salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
A few leaves of fresh basil, chopped
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add
2 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. tomato paste
10-12 fresh Italian plum tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup water
1 tbs. raw sugar, honey, agave or natural sugar substitute
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Sea salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
A few leaves of fresh basil, chopped
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add
onion and cook until translucent, stir in garlic and tomato paste, cook
for 1 minute, then add tomatoes and water. Add sweetener of choice,
crushed pepper flakes, and season well with salt and pepper, once the sauce
comes to a boil lower the heat and cook for 25 minutes.
Add the chopped basil and simmer sauce for 5-10 minutes longer.
Add the chopped basil and simmer sauce for 5-10 minutes longer.
If desired, puree tomato sauce in a food processor before serving
over hot cooked, and drained multi-grain pasta.
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