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Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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⅓ red onion, chopped
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 ½ cups water
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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3 tablespoons white sugar
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1 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled (Optional)
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 pinch red pepper flakes
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in water, tomato paste, sugar, bacon, salt, basil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until flavors combine, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
251 | Calories |
10g | Fat |
39g | Carbs |
7g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
Calories 251 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 10g | 13% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
Cholesterol 7mg | 2% |
Sodium 1392mg | 61% |
Total Carbohydrate 39g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
Total Sugars 30g | |
Protein 7g | 13% |
Vitamin C 22mg | 24% |
Calcium 61mg | 5% |
Iron 3mg | 17% |
Potassium 968mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.