Delia Smith's Classic Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- Serves 2-3 (enough for 12 ounces/350 grams pasta)
- 2 lbs/8 oz/1.15 kg fresh ripe tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 large clove garlic, peeled and crushed
- approx. 12 large leaves fresh basil, torn into pieces
- Parmigiano Reggiano, to serve
- salt and freshly milled black pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 225g | |
| Calories 580 | |
| Calories from Fat 284 | 49% |
| Total Fat 31.84g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat 10.28g | 41% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium 1025mg | 43% |
| Potassium 323mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 55.19g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.9g | 13% |
| Sugars 17.65g | 12% |
| Protein 21.04g | 34% |
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