Ingredients
2 tbsp (30 mL) extra virgin Olive Oil
1 Onion, finely diced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 mL) dried Oregano leaves
2 tsp (10 mL) dried Basil leaves
1 tsp (5 mL) freshly ground Black Pepper
½ tsp (2 mL) Hot Pepper flakes
1 can (28 oz/796 mL) Plum Tomatoes
2 tsp (10 mL) Salt
1 tsp (5 mL) packed Brown Sugar
1 batch cooked Turkey Meatballs, thawed (see Batch Turkey Meatballs recipe)
Directions
In saucepan, heat oil over medium heat and cook onion, garlic, oregano, basil, pepper and hot pepper flakes for 2 minutes or until softened. Add tomatoes, salt and sugar. Using potato masher, crush tomatoes. Bring to the boil and add meatballs. Cover and reduce heat to simmer for about 15 minutes or until thickened. Be sure to taste the sauce closer to the end of cooking and season it further to your taste.
  • Nutritional Information
  • Per serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 25 minutes
  • Serves: 4
Tip
If you leave the sauce to rest covered off the heat it will thicken further.
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