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Tomato Fennel Sauce Recipe
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Tomato Fennel Sauce

A full-flavored tomato sauce enhanced with fennel. Great served over pasta and easy enough for a weeknight meal

Recipe concept developed by The Culinary Institute of America

10
Prep Time
(MINUTES)
30
Total Time
(MINUTES)
8
Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped fresh fennel bulb
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 can (28 oz each) Hunt's® Whole Peeled Plum Tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Hot cooked refrigerated cheese ravioli or sausage tortellini, optional

Nutrition Information

44
Calories
1g
Total Fat
2g
Protein
Serving Size: 8 servings (about 1/2 cup each)
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Directions

  1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Add fennel, onion and garlic. Cook 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
  2. Add undrained tomatoes, broth, basil, fennel seeds, salt and pepper; stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer about 15 minutes to blend flavors and thicken sauce.
  3. Place sauce in blender container; pulse 1 to 2 minutes or to desired consistency. Serve over pasta, if desired.

Cook's Tip

This sauce is particularly delicious over cheese or sausage-filled pasta.
Nutrition Information close
Amount per Serving
Calories 44  
  % Daily Value*
Total fat 1 g 2%
Saturated fat 0 g 1%
Cholesterol 0 MG 0%
Sodium 282 MG 12%
Carbohydrate 6 g 2%
Dietary fiber 2 g 9%
Sugars 3 g 0%
Protein 2 g 3%
Vitamin A   6%
Vitamin C   19%
Calcium   5%
Iron   1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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