Description
A simple and flavorful sauce made with tomatoes, lemon, and butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes until soft.
- Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
- Use fresh tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste.
- Serve over pasta or grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: tomato lemon butter sauce