Fewer ingredients, more homemade flavor
Homemade tomato sauce is not only delicious (and impressive!), but it’s also naturally low in fat and calories and is an excellent dietary source of vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium.
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Try adding fresh herbs to amp up the flavor and reduce sodium. You can also add fresh roasted garlic and chopped fresh onion to sweeten the sauce without adding sugar.
To serve
Shaved Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground black pepper
Serve over hot pasta with Parmesan and black pepper, if desired.
Serves 2 to 4
Serving size = 1 cup
Calories: 180
Total fat: 14 g
Saturated fat: 9 g
Cholesterol: 40 mg
Sodium: 430 mg
Total carbohydrate: 10 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 2 g
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