Monday, November 17, 2008

Crockpot Low Fat Marinara Sauce with Pasta

Prep : 20 minutes
Cook : 8 to 10 hours (low) or 4 to 5 hours (high)

Ingredients :

1 28-ounce can whole Italian-style tomatoes, undrained, cut up
2 large carrots, coarsely chopped
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green sweet pepper, chopped
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
1/2 cup water
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
12 ounces dried spaghetti or other favorite pasta
Shredded Parmesan cheese
Fresh herb sprigs (optional)

Directions :

1. In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart crockpot, combine undrained tomatoes, carrots, celery, onion, sweet pepper, tomato paste, the water, garlic, sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf.

2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours.

3. Discard bay leaf. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well. Toss sauce with hot pasta. Sprinkle mixture with Parmesan cheese. If desired, garnish with fresh herb sprigs.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts :

Calories 308,
Total Fat (g) 1,
Saturated Fat (g) 0,
Cholesterol (mg) 0,
Sodium (mg) 636,
Carbohydrate (g) 64,
Fiber (g) 6,
Protein (g) 11

Source : Better Homes And Gardens

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