Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"I want to go back to Brazil, get married, have lots of kids, and just be a couch tomato."
-Ana Barros, Model
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Proof positive that eating healthy is easy, delicious and also inexpensive. This recipe serves 6 and with 2 ounces whole wheat pasta and 3 tablespoons of cheese per serving it's only about 75 cents each. That's it. The ingredients for a meal that serves six cost about 5 dollars. Healthy, easy, delicious and smart.
Quick and Easy Tomato Sauce and Pasta
Servings: 6 | Serving size: 3/4 cup sauce with 2 ounces pasta and 1/2 ounce cheese
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3.
This recipe makes great leftovers.
| 1 Tbsp | olive oil |
| 3 cloves | garlic (sliced) |
| 1 large | onion (diced) |
| 1 1/2 lbs | Roma tomatoes (quartered) |
| 2 cups | water |
| 1/2 tsp | salt |
| fresh ground black pepper (to taste) | |
| 1 Tbsp | dried basil |
| 1 tsp | dried oregano |
| 4 quarts | water |
| 12 ounces | whole wheat or gluten-free pasta |
| 3 ounces | parmesan cheese (grated) |
Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onions. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the water, salt, pepper, basil and oregano.
Reduce the heat to medium so that the sauce is simmering. Cook for about 15 - 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While the sauce is cooking place the water on to boil. After it is at a full boil add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and then top with about 3/4 cup sauce and 1/2 ounce cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 3/4 cup sauce with 2 ounces pasta and 1/2 ounce cheese
Servings: 6
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 298 | Calories from Fat 60 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 3g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 429mg | 18% |
| Total Carbohydrates 49g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 25% |
| Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 14g |
| Vitamin A 21% | Vitamin C 27% |
| Calcium 21% | Iron 15% |
| Vitamin K 17 mcg | Potassium 430 mg |
| Magnesium 101 mg | |