LOW-SODIUM SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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There are just 57 milligrams of sodium in each cup of this thick fresh-tasting spaghetti sauce created by our Test Kitchen staff. Compare that to commercially prepared spaghetti sauces, which can contain as much as 900 milligrams per cup!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 10 servings (2.50 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 medium sweet red peppers, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cans (29 ounces each) tomato puree
2 cups water
1/2 cup red wine or additional water
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried mint
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms, peppers, onion and garlic in oil until softened. , In a large Dutch oven, combine the next nine ingredients. Add beef and sauteed vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 hours. , Stir in parsley and sugar. Discard bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges