Spaghetti with Chunky Tomato Sauce

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Spaghetti with Chunky Tomato Sauce

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 549
pro 19 g
total fat 8 g
sat. fat 2 g
carb 101 g
fibre 8 g
chol 5 mg
sodium 969 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 17
iron 50
vit A 39
vit C 73
folate 116
  • Portion size: 4

Who needs canned tomato sauce? Ready in mere minutes, a dash of balsamic vinegar makes this budget-friendly spaghetti dish stand out from the rest.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp 1tbspextra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1oniononions, chopped
  • 2 2cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1carrotcarrots, diced
  • 1 1rib celery, diced
  • 1 Half 1Halfsweet green peppersweet green peppers, diced
  • 1 tsp 1tspdried Italian herb seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2tspsalt
  • 1/4 tsp 1/4tsphot pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp 2tbsptomato paste
  • 1 can 1can(28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp 1tbspbalsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup 1/4cupgrated Parmesan cheese, (approx)
  • 2 tbsp 2tbspminced fresh parsley
  • 1 lb 1lbspaghetti

Preparation

In large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute onion, garlic, carrot, celery, green pepper, Italian seaSpaghetti Squash with Roasted Tomatoessoning, salt and hot pepper flakes until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.

Add tomatoes and vinegar; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Meanwhile, in large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti until tender but firm, about 8 minutes; drain well and divide among pasta bowls. Pour sauce over top; sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese, if desired.


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Source : Canadian Living Magazine: September 2008

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