Tomato basil pesto sauce

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 8 cups diced Roma tomatoes
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 12 fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Heat a large saucepan to medium-low heat; add the oil. When the oil is heated, add the garlic and saute until lightly golden. Add the vinegar and saute an additional 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and stir occasionally until the tomatoes break down, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool slightly. Place the sauce and cheese in a food processor and process until smooth. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed.

Serving Information

Serves 15

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calories: 85
Total carbohydrate: 8 g
Cholesterol: 2 mg
Dietary fiber: 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: 3 g
Protein: 2 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Serving size: 1/2 cup
Sodium: 344 mg
Total fat: 4 g

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Fats and oils: 1
Vegetables: 1

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats: 1
Nonstarchy vegetables: 1

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Fats: 1
Vegetables: 1