Simple Pasta Sauce

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Description
 Here's a very simple homemade pasta sauce, starting from a humble can of crushed tomatoes. This yields enough sauce to flavor a pound of pasta or a whole spaghetti squash, maybe with some added meat and vegetables. It couldn't be easier, just saute an onion, and dump in the tomatoes and any desired spices. From there, just simmer as long as you like. I also use this to top pizzas as well! Check out my posts for Spaghetti Squash Cooked 3 Ways and Home Oven Baked Pizza
Time
Prep Time:
15 minutes

Cook Time:
45 minutes

Total Time:
1 hour
Cost
Total Cost:

Cost per Serving:
$0.34
Ingredients
Serving(s)
Onion & Garlic
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 tbsp Minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
Tomatoes & Spices
  • 28oz can Crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Oregano, dried
  • 1 tbsp Basil, dried
  • 1 tbsp Parsley, dried
  • 1/2 tbsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
Instructions
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  1. Dice an onion, and add to a medium pot over medium heat with oil and garlic. Cook until soft and translucent

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  2. When onion is softened, add in the can of crushed tomatoes and your spices - oregano, basil, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes

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  3. Simmer on medium low heat (covered) for about 45 minutes with occasional stirring

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Nutrition Facts
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Servings: 8
Calories: 50
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Total Fat: 0.9g (1 %)
 Saturated Fat: 0.1g (1 %)
 Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g
 Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g
Cholesterol: 0mg (0 %)
Sodium: 260mg (11 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 10.2g (4 %)
 Fiber: 2.6g (9 %)
 Net Carbs: 7.6g
 Total Sugar: 5.0g
  Added Sugar: 0.0g (0%)
Protein: 2.1g (4 %)
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Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0 %)
Vitamin D: 0mcg (0 %)
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Calcium: 54mg (4 %)
Iron: 1.8mg (10 %)
Magnesium: 26mg (6 %)
Potassium: 341mg (7 %)
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Glycemic Index:
33.5

Glycemic Load:
3.5