Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 4
- salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 14 oz (400g) chopped/crushed canned tomatoes ((i used c
- 1 clove garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 small handful fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 small handful fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- Carbohydrate 0.40292499974228 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.870190000320835 g
- Fiber 0.113624997921451 g
- Protein 0.036729999956 g
- Saturated Fat 0.123400000039322 g
- Serving Size 1 1 servings* (111g)
- Sodium 146.008874999947 mg
- Sugar 0.289300001820829 g
- Trans Fat 0.0271087500030387 g
- Calories 9 calories
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