The Very Best Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

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The Very Best Spaghetti Sauce
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  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Remove skins and return tomatoes to the pot and mash them. Stir in tomato paste and 2 cups water. Cover and simmer on low heat.
  2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and bay leaves for 1 minute, then stir in onions; saute until onions are translucent. Stir in zucchini, green and red bell pepper and mushrooms. Slowly cook and stir for 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir vegetables into tomato sauce and add oregano, Italian seasoning, chili powder and brown sugar. Simmer over low heat for 6 to 8 hours. Stir in the ricotta cheese 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 124.73 Kcal (522 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.07g 12%
Cholesterol 21.54mg 7%
Sodium 20.83mg 1%
Potassium 352.18mg 7%
Total Carbs 12.35g 4%
Sugars 9.15g 37%
Dietary Fiber 2.06g 8%
Protein 1.88g 4%
Vitamin C 35.5mg 59%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 20%
Iron 8.9mg 50%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 79.44 Kcal (333 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.14g 12%
Cholesterol 13.72mg 7%
Sodium 13.27mg 1%
Potassium 224.31mg 7%
Total Carbs 7.87g 4%
Sugars 5.83g 37%
Dietary Fiber 1.31g 8%
Protein 1.2g 4%
Vitamin C 22.6mg 59%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 20%
Iron 5.7mg 50%
Calcium 24.2mg 4%

* 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

  • 2.8
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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