Presto Marinara Sauce Recipe

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Presto Marinara Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Transfer the tomatoes and liquid to a bowl and gently crush the tomatoes with your hands.
  2. Heat the oil in a saucepan, set over moderate heat until hot. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and liquid, tomato sauce, basil, salt, and red pepper flakes, bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta. Drain the pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add sauce and toss to coat. Top with cheese. Serve with a green salad and crusty bread.
  4. Variations: Mushroom Marinara Sauce: After onion and garlic have softened, add 1/2 pound fresh sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Continue with recipe as above.
  5. Tuna Marinara Sauce: Add 1 can Italian tuna, packed in oil, including oil, after sauce has simmered 10 minutes, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Sausage Marinara Sauce: After onion and garlic have been softened, add 1/2 pound crumbled Italian (sweet or hot) sausage and cook, stirring, until no longer pink. Add tomatoes and continue with recipe as above.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 198.02 Kcal (829 kJ)
Calories from fat 95.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.6g 16%
Sodium 120.14mg 5%
Potassium 116.02mg 2%
Total Carbs 23g 8%
Sugars 2.06g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4.22g 17%
Protein 3.98g 8%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 7%
Iron 77.2mg 429%
Calcium 20.6mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 117.94 Kcal (494 kJ)
Calories from fat 56.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.32g 16%
Sodium 71.55mg 5%
Potassium 69.1mg 2%
Total Carbs 13.7g 8%
Sugars 1.23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.51g 17%
Protein 2.37g 8%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 7%
Iron 46mg 429%
Calcium 12.3mg 2%

* 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

  • 4
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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