*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                   SPAGHETTI WITH ZESTY MARINARA SAUCE

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Low-fat

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       tb           Olive oil
   2                    Large cloves garlic
                        - crushed
   1                    Large onion, finely chopped
   1       cn           No-salt-added tomato paste
                        - 6-ounce can
   2       tb           Minced fresh parsley
   1 1/4   ts           Italian herb seasoning
     1/2   ts           Dried basil
     1/8   ts           Salt
                        Freshly ground black pepper
   2       ts           Sugar
     1/8   ts           Hot red pepper flakes
                        - or to taste
   1       c            Water
     1/4   c            Red wine
   1                    Bay leaf
   1       cn           No-salt-added tomato sauce
                        - 8-ounce can
   1       cn           No-salt-added tomatoes
                        - crushed, with liquid
                        - 16-ounce can
     1/2   c            Grated Parmesan cheese
                        - or to taste

     Heat oil in heavy non-aluminum skillet over medium-high heat.  Add
  garlic and onion and saute until limp.
     Stir in tomato paste, parsley, herbs, salt, black pepper, sugar and
  pepper flakes.  Cook 3 or 4 minutes, stirring often.
     Bring water, wine, bay leaf, tomato sauce, tomatoes and liquid from
  tomatoes to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer 1 to 1-1/2 hours.  Remove bay
  leaf.
     Cook spaghetti according to package directions, omitting salt.  Drain
  and serve with sauce.  Sprinkle dish with Parmesan cheese.
     NOTE: The sauce freezes well.
     Makes 8 servings (2 ounces spaghetti and 1/2 cup sauce per serving).
 


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