SAUCES - TOMATOES AND BASIL SAUCE

TOMATOES AND BASIL SAUCE

TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE

One can (32 oz.) tomato sauce

10 leafs fresh basil

1/2 tablespoon olive oil

     Salt and pepper

2 tablespoons light cream cheese

1-cup chicken bouillon

1-teaspoon sugar or one envelope sugar substitute

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1-tablespoon garlic powder

     1-tablespoon dry oregano

Put tomato, basil, cheese and garlic powder in a blender and liquefy

Transfer to a pot over medium heat, add bouillon, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, oregano, and sugar, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally

Can be used as a sauce, dip or enhancement for chicken dishes (parmesan, Florentine etc,) or seafood (baked salmon, white fish, tilapia etc.)

Save some Basil leaves for garnish