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Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce

Reduced-sodium tomatoes, paste and bouillon can be used to lower the amount of sodium.

Type: Low Fat
Courses: Sauces
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 can  Crushed Italian tomatoes - (24 oz)
1 splash  Tomato paste
1   Onion - finely chopped (small)
2   Garlic cloves - peeled, minced
1 lb 454g / 16ozGround sirloin - (to 1 1/2 lbs)
2 teaspoons 10mlSugar
  Salt - to taste
  Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
2 teaspoons 10mlDried basil
1   Bay leaf
1 teaspoon 5mlCelery salt
1   Beef bouillon
1 tablespoon 15mlMargarine
1 tablespoon 15mlOlive oil

Recipe Instructions

Brown the onion and garlic in the olive oil and margarine, then add the ground sirloin. Mix well while browning, separating the meat with a fork. Do this until the meat is well-browned, then add tomatoes and tomato paste.

Over low heat, add salt and pepper to taste, basil, sugar, beef bouillon cube, celery salt and bay leaf. Cook over low heat for about one hour. Stir occasionally to avoid sticking. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Dietary Information:

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 225; Carbohydrates: 13.4 g; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 558 mg.

Source:
"Advocate Health Care's Recipes for Health at - http://www.advocatehealth.com"

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