HEALTHY "CREAMY" TOMATO SAUCE

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I came up with this idea when I wanted a vodka sauce without having to blow my calories out of the water just to have 1/4 of a cup. I served mine with Trader Joe's Seafood Sausage and some Soba noodles!

Provided by 2CollegeBakers

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, Italian (basil, garlic, oregano)
1 1/2 ounces Laughing Cow cheese, Light Swiss Flavor (2 wedges)
1 tablespoon reduced-fat parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat EVOO in skillet and add onion and garlic. Sautee until the onions are translucent.
  • Add can of tomatoes (Juice and all), allow for mixture to come up to heat.
  • Add wedges of cheese, and Parmesan and mix to combine, until cheese is melted and the mixture takes on a light "cream" sauce look.
  • Add any fix-in's (I like seafood sausage medallions) and serve over pasta!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.4, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 19, Sodium 450.4, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 6.1, Protein 6.9

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