Fresh Tomato Sauce and Pasta
Many store-bought tomato sauces are high in sodium. This recipe is low in sodium and is easy to make in large batches to freeze.
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Serves6 (1 1/2 cups each)
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Ingredients
- 8 tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup carrots, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
- 1 teaspoon basil, dried
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 6 cups pasta, cooked
- 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
Directions
- In a large pan, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add onion, green pepper, carrots and garlic. Stir-fry until tender, about 3 minutes.
- Add seasonings and tomatoes. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Lower heat and simmer gently, uncovered, until tomatoes turn to a sauce, about 40 minutes. Serve over freshly cooked pasta.
Recipe Tips
Use your favorite type of pasta for this dish.
Nutrition Facts
Fresh Tomato Sauce and Pasta
Amount Per Serving (1 1/2 cups eachg)
Calories 282
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
8%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 116mg
5%
Potassium 528mg
15%
Total Carbohydrates 48g
16%
Dietary Fiber 5g
20%
Sugars 6g
Protein 11g
22%
Vitamin A
52%
Vitamin C
54%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
7%
Iron
13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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