Creamy Tomato Sauce

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 1
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 39.8
  • Total Fat: 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 0.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
  • Protein: 0.0 g

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Introduction

Weight Watchers Points Plus = 1 Weight Watchers Points Plus = 1
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

    1 tsp olive oil
    1 medium leek, finely chopped (white part only)
    1 medium garlic clove, minced
    1/2 tsp dried oregano
    28 oz canned diced tomates, low-sodium
    6 oz fat-free evaporated milk
    2 T fresh basil, finely chopped
    1/8 tsp salt, or more to taste
    1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper, or to taste

Directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek & garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in oregano; cook 45 seconds. Add tomatoes & bring to a simmer; partially cover pan & simmer 3-5 minutes.

Puree sauce in pan using an immersion blender. Or working in batches, transfer tomato mixture to a blender & puree until smooth [be careful not to splatter hot liquid]; return pureed tomato mixture to pan.

Set pan over low heat & add milk; simmer 1 minute to heat through. Remove pan from heat & stir in basil. Season to taste with salt & pepper.

YIELDS: about 3/4 cup per serving

Serving Size: makes 8 (3/4 cup) servings

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DOODIE1955.