Real Italian Sauce

Ingredients

12 ounces canned tomato paste
2 cups water
1 can V-8 juice - (12 oz)
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch crushed red pepper

Method

Combine all ingredients in a medium pot. Simmer gently for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. This sauce keeps well in refrigerator or may be frozen in 1-cup containers and used as needed.

This recipe yields 3 1/2 cups. Serving size: 1/2 cup.

Exchanges Per Serving: 2 Vegetable.

Nutrition Facts: Carbohydrates 12g; Protein 2g; Fat 0g; Calories 53; Fiber 0.6g; Sodium 548mg; Cholesterol 0mg.

Note: Low-sodium diets: Substitute unsalted V-8 Juice.

Yield

7 Servings


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