Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes
This easy homemade spaghetti sauce recipe calls for fresh tomatoes, so it's perfect for summertime when you have a bumper crop of homegrown beauties or you went overboard at the farmers' market. Aside from the tomatoes and a sprig of fresh basil, you need just a handful of pantry ingredients and 15 minutes of active time to make this healthy pasta sauce. Serve it over spaghetti or your favorite pasta shape on its own or with the addition of cheese, herbs, meatballs or sausage. Or use it in recipes such as lasagna and eggplant Parmesan.
Source: EatingWell.com, June 2019
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Recipe Summary
Nutrition Profile:
Ingredients
Directions
Tips
To make ahead: Transfer sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/3 cup
Per Serving:
105 calories; protein 3g; carbohydrates 13.9g; dietary fiber 3.7g; sugars 9.3g; fat 5.3g; saturated fat 0.8g; vitamin a iu 2636IU; vitamin c 43mg; folate 46.2mcg; calcium 34.3mg; iron 1mg; magnesium 35.9mg; potassium 776.6mg; sodium 251.3mg; thiamin 0.1mg; added sugar 1g.
Exchanges:
2 1/2 vegetable, 1 fat