Diabetic spaghetti sauce

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1teaspoonVegetable oil
2clovesGarlic, chopped
1mediumOnion, chopped
1canTomatoes, mashed or pureed
1cupWater or beef broth
¼cupTomato paste
1tablespoonDried parsley
1teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonOregano
½teaspoonBasil
½teaspoonThyme
¼teaspoonGround cloves
¼teaspoonPepper

Directions

Heat oil in a heavy saucepan. Saute garlic and onion for three minutes or until limp. Stir in tomatoes, water and tomato paste. Add parsley, salt, oregano, thyme, basil, cloves and pepper; stir well.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for one hour, until sauce is reduced by ¼.

Makes 6 services (3 cups) 1 serving = ½ cup : 1 fruits & vegetables choice : 9 g carbohydrate

: 2 g protein

: 1 g fat

: 220 kilojoules

: 53 calories

Submitted By ANNE MARIE CHIAPPETTA On 03-27-95