Pasta With Slow Simmered Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Pasta With Slow Simmered Fresh Tomato Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Cook bacon in large skillet or ot over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes or until brown and crisp. With slotted spoon, place bacon on paper towel-lined plate.
  2. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings. Add onion; cook over medium heat 5 to 8 minutes or until onion is golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, celery and bay laeaf; cook 30 seconds or until garlic is fragrant. Add tomatoes, basil, thyme, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low to low; simmer 30 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirrying occasionally. Discard bay leaf.
  3. For a smooth sauce, pass saucethrough food mill or pulse in food processor or blender until of desired concistency. Return to skillet; stir in bacon. Heat over medium heat until hot. (Sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated or up to 4 months ahead and frozen.).
  4. Cook cavatappi on large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions; drain. Top with sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 146.29 Kcal (612 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.46g 13%
Cholesterol 13.86mg 5%
Sodium 289.67mg 12%
Potassium 657.76mg 14%
Total Carbs 13.24g 4%
Sugars 8.06g 32%
Dietary Fiber 3.16g 13%
Protein 5.61g 11%
Vitamin C 36mg 60%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 50.95 Kcal (213 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.95g 13%
Cholesterol 4.83mg 5%
Sodium 100.88mg 12%
Potassium 229.06mg 14%
Total Carbs 4.61g 4%
Sugars 2.81g 32%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 13%
Protein 1.96g 11%
Vitamin C 12.6mg 60%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 15.3mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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