Lighten Up!!
Smoky Marinara

Yield: 6 (1/2 C serving each)
Source: Cooking Light Magazine - March 03, p.128
Comments: Goes with 4 Cheese Stuffed Shells. I used the recommended Muir Glen fire roasted canned tomatoes. Very good.

INGREDIENTS:

1 T olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 C chopped fresh basil
2 T chopped fresh parsley
2 T chopped fresh or 2 t dried oregano
2 t balsamic vinegar
1/8 t salt
1/8 t black pepper
1 (28oz) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
1 (28oz) can crushed tomatoes, undrained

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over med heat.
  2. Add garlic, basil, parsley, and oregano; sauté 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  3. Stir in vinegar and remaining ingredients. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.

NUTRITIONAL INFO:

Healthy Units: 1 per serving or Core
CALORIES 55 (20% from fat); FAT 1.2g (sat 0.2g, mono 0.8g, poly 0.1g); PROTEIN 2.3g; CARB 9g; FIBER 2.3g; CHOL 0.0mg; IRON 0.9mg; SODIUM 350mg; CALC 49mg;

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