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My Low Fat Option Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

This vibrant and flavorful spaghetti sauce is perfect for a quick weeknight meal! Easily customizable to your liking, this recipe boasts a low-fat base without sacrificing taste. Make it ahead and add your favorite protein later, or cook it all at once. The choice is yours! Using dried minced onion and garlic powder saves valuable time, but feel free to use fresh for an even more intense flavor. Get ready for a delicious, healthy meal the whole family will love.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 63.1 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for My Low Fat Option Spaghetti Sauce

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How to Make My Low Fat Option Spaghetti Sauce

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add 2 cloves minced garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder) and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden (about 1 minute).
  2. (Optional) Add 1 pound ground meat (beef, turkey, or Italian sausage) to the pot and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned (approximately 5-7 minutes). Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add 28 ounces (1 large can) crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional), 1 tablespoon dried minced onion (or 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh onion), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine.
  4. Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more salt, pepper, herbs, or red pepper flakes to your liking.
  7. Serve over your favorite pasta. A suggested serving size is 4-5 teaspoons of the sauce for each recipe.
  8. Enjoy your delicious and easy low-fat spaghetti sauce!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

0g

Carbs

3g

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