Balsamic Pasta Sauce

Name: Balsamic Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 3 large cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons Italian herb mix; 0.5 teaspoon ground fennel seed; 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste

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Quick-and-easy red sauce with balsamic vinegar. Serve over pasta.

Recipe by aebon

Updated on January 24, 2023

close up view of Balsamic Pasta Sauce over penne pasta on a glass plate

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

3 cups

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
½ teaspoon salt
3 large cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Italian herb mix
½ teaspoon ground fennel seed
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste

Directions

Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and salt; sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, herb mix, fennel seed, red pepper flakes, and balsamic vinegar. Continue to heat until mixture appears slightly syrupy, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Bring back to a simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

124	Calories
7g	Fat
15g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 124
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Sodium 427mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate 15g	6%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 16mg	80%
Calcium 69mg	5%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 499mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.