ext_178434 ([identity profile] tepintzin.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] celticdragonfly 2006-08-09 03:59 am (UTC)

I use Hunt's or Contadina, whichever is cheaper at the commissary. I just checked cans and neither contained any sugar or added salt.

My pasta sauce is at its simplest (whether I add meat or veggies depends on what the sauce will be adorning) is this:

1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 8-oz can tomato paste
Approximately 2 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/4 cup red wine

For sweetener, I usually toss in 1 packet Splenda. Since I don't think that's what you're after, you might try Mario Battali's trick, which is to use 1 medium carrot, grated.

The tomato paste, garlic, and herbs get stir-fried together in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the tomatoes, red wine, and sweetener. Cover, turn heat to low, and simmer for about 30 minutes.

If I'm not mistaken, I have a recipe in my "memories" section as well.

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