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Heart Healthy Pasta Sauce
Low Fat Recipe

Ingredients:
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
12 ounces frozen soy crumbles*
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) cut tomatoes
2 cups zucchini, cut into 1/2 x 1/2 x 2-inch strips
1/4 cup dry red wine
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
12 ounces soy or regular pasta
2 tablespoons minced parsley

Directions:
In large saucepan, saute onion, mushrooms and garlic in vegetable oil until onion is tender. Add soy crumbles, tomatoes, zucchini, wine and seasonings; bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 to 30 minutes or until sauce thickens. Cook pasta according to package directions. Serve sauce over pasta. Garnish with parsley.

*Look for soy crumbles in the frozen food section.

Recipe makes 6 servings.

Serving tip: Serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition information per serving:
Calories: 200
Protein: 15.5g
Fat: 5.8g
Carbohydrate: 27.8g
Cholesterol: 19mg
Fiber: 5.5g
Sodium: 426mg

See also:
Roasted Tomato and Garlic Sauce
Broccoli and Green Beans with Ginger Green Sauce
Healthy, Tasty Sauces