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Southwestern Pasta Sauce

Contributed By: DCC
DCC

The Tabasco gives this sauce a real kick.

Ingredients

1/4 cup Olive oil

2 Medium onions, sliced

1 clove Garlic, minced

1 can (28 to 29 oz) tomatoes,

Undrained, coarsely chopped

2 to 3 tbsp Minced fresh cilantro

3/4 tsp TABASCO pepper sauce

1/4 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Sugar

12 oz Uncooked angel hair pasta,

Hot cooked and drained

Parmesan cheese, optional

Preparation

Heat oil over medium heat in large, heavy non-aluminum saucepan. Stir in onions and garlic; cook and stir 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender. Add tomatoes with juice, cilantro, TABASCO sauce, salt, sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes or until slighlty thickened. Place hot cooked pasta on heated serving plate; top with sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Meal Type: Sauces

Nutrient Information

Calories: 5256
Total Fat: 18.3g
Saturated Fat: 2.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.7g
Carbohydrates: 77.2g
Protein: 13.3g
Sodium: 1207.2mg
Fiber: 4.7g