Easy Fat-free Marinara and Pasta

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 172.2
  • Total Fat: 2.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 1,915.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 35.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.8 g
  • Protein: 5.2 g

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Introduction

This is my cheat meal--when I want something easy, that is, not to "cheat" my healthy eating. The only fat is the drizzle of olive oil in the pasta water. This is my cheat meal--when I want something easy, that is, not to "cheat" my healthy eating. The only fat is the drizzle of olive oil in the pasta water.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    Sauce:
    2 14.5-oz cans Italian-style stewed tomatoes
    1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
    1 tbsp granulated garlic
    1 tbsp oregano
    2 tsp basil

    Pasta:
    1 16-oz package whole-wheat package pasta of choice
    1 tbsp olive oil
    1 tbsp salt

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to boil while you make the sauce.

Combine all three cans in a large saucepan. Add spices and stir. Bring to a simmer. While it's hot, break up the tomatoes if necessary.

Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted water with olive oil according to package directions. Drain pasta, serve with sauce.

1 serving is 1 cup of drained, cooked pasta and 1 cup of sauce.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PADAWANHILARY.