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Pasta with Tomato Sauce

Servings

1

Serving size

2 ounces pasta, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 1/2 ounce cheese
COOKING TIME
30 Minutes

This recipe can easily be multiplied.

This recipe also requires making Tomato Sauce – from Canned Tomatoes or Low Acid Tomato Sauce

Serve with Parmesan Squash. or Herbed Zucchini or Green Beans with Red Onion or Candied Carrots or Roasted Tomatoes

Ingredients

0 fluid ounces Water
2 ounce Whole Wheat Penne (per serving)
1/2 cup No salt added tomato sauce (per serving)
1/2 ounce Parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

Place the water in a medium to large stockpot over high heat (depending on the amount of pasta to be cooked). When the water is boiling add the pasta.

While the pasta is cooking place the tomato sauce in a medium (or larger) sauce pan and heat gently over medium heat. When the sauce is hot reduce the heat to low.

When the pasta is done remove the noodles using tongs, allowing them to drain. Place the noodles in the sauce and toss well.

Serve hot in a large bowl topped with the grated cheese.

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it. (Use the Low-Acid Tomato Sauce instead.)

Lactose

This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is NOT safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

You can use bottled tomato sauce for this. I look for tomato sauce with 2 grams of fat per serving or less. Look carefully at the Nutrition Facts on the label because some jars list the serving size as 1/4 cup.

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