Quick Pasta Sauce

Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Italian

A quick, flavorful pasta sauce with tomato paste, herbs, and a hint of Parmesan, perfect for a speedy meal that suits family dinners or weeknight cravings.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onions
  • 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients into a pot.
  2. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Do not add bouillon if you will be adding your own cooked meatballs or sausage.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

301 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18g 36% DV
Total Fat 5.5g 7% DV
Carbs 49.3g 18% DV
Fiber 6.2g 22% DV
Sugar 5.9g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10106.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 934mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 99.3mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 40.4mg 45% DV
Calcium 298.8mg 23% DV
Iron 4.9mg 27% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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