Spaghetti with Zesty Marinara Sauce

8 Servings


1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 onion, finely chopped
6 ounces no-salt-added tomato paste
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 1/4 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning
1/2 tablespoon basil
1/8 teaspoon salt
generous amount of freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1 cup water
1/4 cup red wine
1 bay leaf
8 ounces no-salt-added tomato sauce
16 ounces tomatoes, crushed
16 ounces spaghetti
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Heat oil in a heavy non-aluminum skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion and sauté until limp. Stir in tomato paste, parsley, herbs, salt, black pepper, sugar and pepper flakes. Cook 3 or 4 minutes, stirring often.
Bring water, wine, bay leaf, tomato sauce, tomatoes and liquid from tomatoes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Remove bay leaf. Cook spaghetti according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and serve with sauce. Sprinkle dish with Parmesan cheese.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 Calories from Fat 47
Percent Total Calories From:
Fat 15% Protein 15% Carb. 69%

Nutrient  Amount per  Serving   Value
                                     
Total Fat               5   g      8%
Saturated Fat           2   g      8%
Cholesterol             5   mg     2%
Sodium                350   mg    15%
Total Carbohydrate     55   g     18%
Dietary Fiber           1   g      5%
Sugars                  0   g        
Protein                12   g        

Vitamin A 27% Vitamin C 50% Calcium 0% Iron 22%