Basil Tomato Sauce (SCD)

This extremely simple basil tomato sauce has many uses. I often use it with smoked, pulled pork as a bar-b-que sauce or on gluten-free pasta, or as a substitute for ketchup. Our grandchildren love it. SCD and LowFODMAP🍏🍏🍏🍏

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Basil Tomato Sauce

This extremely simple tomato sauce has many uses. I often use it with smoked, pulled pork as a bar-b-que sauce or on gluten-free pasta.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Active Time20 minutes mins

Total Time25 minutes mins

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American, Italian, Mexican

Keyword: gluten-free, sauce, tomato

Yield: 14 servings

Calories: 28kcal

Author: Chef Verde

Materials

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• ¼ cup mint leaves fresh, finely chopped, optional
• ¼ cup basil leaves fresh, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice freshly squeezed from 1 lemon
• ¼ tsp kosher salt
• 1/16 tsp black pepper optional

Instructions

• Stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce to low heat and simmer until sauce has slightly thickened.
• Stir in oil, mint, basil, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Simmer at least 15 to 20 minutes or until you like the consistency. Remove from heat.

Notes

Use immediately or transfer to an airtight container and store in refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition

Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 5.5mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.8mg