Pasta marinara

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsSpaghetti or Linguine uncooked
56ouncesCanned peeled plum tomatoes
3teaspoonsOlive or vegetable oil
5teaspoonsFinely minced garlic
12ouncesTomato paste
teaspoonDried oregano, crumbled
Salt and pepper to taste
cupMinced fresh parsley

Directions

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.

Puree the tomatoes in a blender or food processor. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil, and add the garlic. Saute the garlic, stirring it for 15 seconds (do not let it brown). Add the pureed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer the sauce for 20 minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the parsley. Pour over pasta.

Each serving provides: 990 Calories; 34⅗ g Protein; 196 g Carbohydrates; 9 g Fat; 0 mg Cholesterol; 714 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 8%

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