My Low Fat Option Spaghetti Sauce

Name: My Low Fat Option Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1/2 cup, 20 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 -2 garlic clove, minced; 1 lb ground turkey (optional) or 1 lb lean ground beef (optional); 32 ounces no-salt-added tomato sauce; 8 ounces red wine; 24 ounces water (or use all water and no wine); 3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste; 3 -4 tablespoons instant minced onion; 1/4 cup sugar (more less to your taste); 1/2-1 teaspoon salt or 1/2-1 teaspoon salt substitute; 1 teaspoon dried basil (see note); 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon onion powder

Submitted by WI Cheesehead

"I like to make this sauce and add the meat later, when we make the spaghetti, but you can add it in when making the sauce. Without the meat it is lowfat. It makes enough for 3 to 4 meals. I use dried minced onions, but you could use a fresh and a little bit more oil. I've also used garlic powder for the cloves to save time (or when I'm lazy!)"

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photo by Rita1652

Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 13
Yields:: 1/2 cup
Serves:: 20

ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 lb ground turkey (optional) or 1 lb lean ground beef (optional)
32 ounces no-salt-added tomato sauce
8 ounces red wine
24 ounces water (or use all water and no wine)
3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
3 -4 tablespoons instant minced onion
¹⁄₄ cup sugar (more less to your taste)
¹⁄₂ - 1 teaspoon salt or 1/2-1 teaspoon salt substitute
1 teaspoon dried basil (see note)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon onion powder

directions

In large heavy bottomed pan, heat oil and saute garlic until golden (1 minute or so).
If using meat, add to pot and cook until brown.
Add all remaining ingredients, stirring thoroughly.
Bring to boil; turn down to simmer and cook 30 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference.
NOTE: I've also used Penzey's Pasta Sprinkle instead of the basil, oregano and onion powder. Use 4-5 teaspoons per recipe.

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Reviews

I made this with mushrooms, red pepper, zucchini, and eggplant, and red onions. Didn`t use the sugar and used 1/2 the water and 1/2 the paste. Added parsley as well. Thanks!

Rita1652
I thought the sauce was a little too sweet - I prefer a tangier sauce. My husband on the other hand loved it and prefers this recipe to the other one I make. It all depends on your taste. If you like sweet spaghetti sauce than this is the recipe for you!

packeyes

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WI Cheesehead

Watertown, Wisconsin

I am a Christian wife and mother of 3 kids. Since my DH's high cholesterol, we've been eating better. I never used to like cooking. Since eating better, I've liked learning and preparing new recipes. My kids haven't reconciled themselves to the new eating yet. I grind my own grain and make all my own breads.?Working 2 hours a day in the local high school lunch room.??I am homeschooling my high schooler.? ?Also found out 1 child has multiple food allergies (wheat, dairy, tomato, chocolate, etc) and another is gluten sensitive. So, we just started (July 09) eating gluten and dairy free. I've been busy with getting our house market ready, even though it's not the best time for that.?

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