Skinny Spaghetti with a Fabulous Homemade Marinara Sauce

Directions

1. In a large pan, heat olive oil.  Add garlic and sauté until slightly brown.

2. Add peeled and chopped tomatoes.  Stir in sugar, salt and pepper.  Bring up to a boil over medium heat and boil for 15 minutes.  Stir often.  Turn heat down to medium-low and cook with a soft boil until the tomatoes create a thick sauce, about 50 minutes.  Break up tomatoes and smash while cooking.  If you are using canned tomatoes the cooking time will be about 10-15 minutes less.

3. To serve: divide the pasta among 6 plates or bowls.  Top each with sauce and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, if desired. This sauce freezes great.

Serves 6 (about ¾ cup sauce and 2 ounces pasta for each serving)

Prep Tip
To peel tomatoes quickly, drop them in a pot of boiling water for about 5-10 seconds.  Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a large bowl of ice water.  Let stand for 1 minute, remove and peel the skin off.

Weight Watchers (old points) 6
Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS 8

SKINNY FACTS: for 1 serving (without cheese)
310 calories, 7g fat, 9g protein, 57g carbs, 8g fiber, 541mg sodium, 4g sugar

 

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