low sodium spaghetti sauce

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29 Pinches
Ft. Pierre, SD
Updated on Sep 25, 2012

This is a recipe that i fiddled with for my brother in law, who needs to lower his salt intake..LIKE MOST OF US.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 3 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 .5 quarts

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef or turkey
  • 2 medium red peppers, chopped
  • 2 medium yellow or orange peppers, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cans tomato puree...29 oz. each
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 2 - bay leaves, dried
  • 2 tablespoons each.....oregano and basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, dried, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried mint
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons sugar

How To Make low sodium spaghetti sauce

  • Step 1
    In a large skillet, cook beef or turkey until no longer pink. Drain and set aside. Saute peppers, onions, and garlic in oil until softened.
  • Step 2
    In a large pan, combine next 9 ingredients. Add the beef and sauteed vegetables. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 3 hours.. stirring occasionally. Stir in the sugar and discard the bay leaves.
  • Step 3
    Serve over your favorite pasta. This cans and freezes very well.

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Category: Other Sauces
Keyword: #Low
Keyword: #spaghetti
Keyword: #sauce
Keyword: #sodium
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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