* Exported from MasterCook * Low-Fat Chunky Garden Marinara Sauce Recipe By : Serving Size : 7 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Pasta Sauces 1 Point Per Serving Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil -- optional 2 teaspoons fresh garlic -- crushed 1 cup fresh mushrooms -- chopped 3/4 cup red bell pepper -- or green, chopped 1/2 cup onion -- chopped 28 ounces crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons vegetarian bouillon -- or beef bouillon granules 1 1/2 teaspoons dried italian seasoning 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar -- optional 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray or with the olive oil, and preheat over medium heat. Add the garlic, mushrooms, bell pepper and onion. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften and release their juices. Add all of the remaining ingredients to the pan, and stir to mix. Increase the heat to medium-high, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until the sauce is thick and the flavors are well blended. Serve hot over your choice of pasta. Description: "1 Point Per Serving" Source: "Shared by: Dancer^" Yield: "3 1/2 cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 76 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (25% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 13g Carbohydrate; trace Cholesterol; 217mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
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