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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.

Nutrient Information

Calories5256
Total Fat18.3g
Saturated Fat2.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.7g
Carbohydrates77.2g
Protein13.3g
Sodium1207.2mg
Fiber4.7g

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Recipe Details

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