Skinny Spaghetti with a Fabulous Homemade Marinara Sauce
Ingredients
- 4-5 fresh garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 pounds ripe tomatoes (8 cups) peeled and chopped or 2 (28 oz) cans tomatoes, see prep tips
- 1½ tablespoons sugar
- 1½ teaspoons salt (if using canned tomatoes cut the salt in half)
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 12 ounces whole-grain or whole wheat spaghetti, cooked and drained
- Fresh grated Parmesan cheese for topping, optional
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat olive oil. Add garlic and sauté until slightly brown.
- Add peeled and chopped tomatoes. Stir in sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring up to a boil over medium heat and boil for 15 minutes. Stir often. Turn heat down to medium-low and cook with a soft boil until the tomatoes create a thick sauce, about 50 minutes. Break up tomatoes and smash while cooking. If you are using canned tomatoes the cooking time will be about 10-15 minutes less.
- For each serving, place 1 cup of pasta on a plate or bowl. Top each with ¾ sauce and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, if desired. This sauce freezes great.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.75cupCalories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 9gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 541mgFiber: 9gSugar: 3gBlue Smart Points: 8Green Smart Points: 9Plus Points: 8