Mushroom-Marinara Sauce

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" Cooking Without Fat " by George Mateljan

 

Mushroom-Marinara Sauce on Pasta

 

prep time: 10 minutes

cooking time: 25 minutes

 

ingredients:

2/3 cup chopped onion

4 cloves garlic, chopped

1 cup sliced mushrooms

2-3 tablespoons vegetarian broth

2 cans (15 ounces each) no salt tomato sauce

3 tablespoon honey

2 teaspoons crushed dried oregano

2 teaspoons crushed dried basil

pinch white pepper (optional)

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

12 ounces whole grain pasta, cooked

2 tablespoon chopped green onion (optional)

 

directions:

1. In medium saucepan, cook onion, garlic and mushrooms in broth 5-7

minutes or until softened, over medium high heat.

 

2. Add tomato sauce, honey, oregano, basil and white pepper. Bring

to a boil, reduce heat and summer gently for 20 minutes.

 

3. Add balsamic vinegar and simmer for additional 5 minutes.

 

4. Pour the sauce over cooked pasta and toss thoroughly. Sprinkle

green onion over top and serve immediately.

 

yield: 6 Servings

 

Nutrition Information Per Serving

Calories: 314

Fat: 1.9 grams

Percentage of Calories from Fat: 5%

Cholesterol: 0 milligram

Sodium: 53 milligrams

Dietary Fiber: 10.3 grams

 

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This recipe is kid-friendly - my children like it a lot! Please

enjoy...... Danamarie