Pasta with Marinara Sauce

Directions

Instructions Checklist

• Step 1

  In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine tomatoes, carrots, celery, onion, bell peppers, tomato paste, water, sugar (if using), Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, black pepper and bay leaf.

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• Step 2

  Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours.

• Step 3

  Discard bay leaf. Serve the sauce over hot cooked pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan. If desired, garnish with herb sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 cup spaghetti and 3/4 cup sauce each

Per Serving:

188 calories; protein 9g; carbohydrates 35g; dietary fiber 6g; sugars 10g; fat 2g; saturated fat 1g; cholesterol 2mg; sodium 401mg.

Exchanges:

2 starch, 1 1/2 vegetable