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5-Minute Tomato Sauce with Whole Grain Pasta

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Course: Dinner, Lunch
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 270kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 28 oz. canned diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 lemon (zested)
  • 8 oz. whole grain pasta

Instructions

  • Combine the olive oil, red pepper flakes and garlic in a cold saucepan.
  • Stir while you heat the saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté just 45 seconds.
  • Stir in the tomatoes and heat to a gentle simmer.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in the lemon zest reserving a bit to sprinkle on top of your pasta.
  • Dash of salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook whole grain pasta as directed and serve with sauce.

Notes

The possibilities are endless with this recipe. Serve immediately with any meal of your liking or save for later by freezing. 

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 299mgPotassium: 535mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 418IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 4mg
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5 stars
Looks delicious!

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Nutrition Facts
5-Minute Tomato Sauce with Whole Grain Pasta
Amount per Serving
Calories
270
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Sodium
 
299
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
535
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
53
g
18
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
 
418
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
26
mg
32
%
Calcium
 
94
mg
9
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.