Tomato and Garlic Spaghetti Recipe

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Tomato and Garlic Spaghetti
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 lb tomato
  • 2 oz spaghetti
  • 3/4 tsp olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp tomato paste
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)

Directions:

  1. Place tomatoes in a kettle, and cover with cold water.
  2. Bring just to the boil, pour off water, and cover again with cold water.
  3. Peel tomatoes and cut into small pieces.
  4. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  5. While the pasta is cooking, in a large saucepan over medium heat, saute the garlic in olive oil, ensuring that the garlic does not brown.
  6. Stir in the tomato paste, and immediately stir in the tomatoes, salt and pepper.
  7. Reduce heat, and simmer until the pasta is ready; add the basil.
  8. Drain spaghetti, but do not rinse in cold water.
  9. Mix it into the sauce, reduce the heat as low as possible.
  10. Keep warm, uncovered, for about 10 minutes until it is ready to serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 72.54 Kcal (304 kJ)
Calories from fat 10.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.14g 2%
Sodium 4.42mg 0%
Potassium 180.24mg 4%
Total Carbs 13.4g 4%
Sugars 2.26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.06g 4%
Protein 2.51g 5%
Vitamin C 8.4mg 14%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 98.21 Kcal (411 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.54g 2%
Sodium 5.98mg 0%
Potassium 244.03mg 4%
Total Carbs 18.15g 4%
Sugars 3.05g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.43g 4%
Protein 3.4g 5%
Vitamin C 11.4mg 14%
Iron 0.7mg 3%
Calcium 14.8mg 1%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.3
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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