Nonna's Sweet Pasta Sauce for Two

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A quick, easy, sweet-tasting pasta sauce that can be used for anything from spaghetti to lasagna. Serve right away or freeze.

Submitted by Wolf

Updated on December 14, 2022

close up view of Sweet Pasta Sauce with a meatball, over pasta in a white bowl

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
⅓ red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 ½ cups water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled (Optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch red pepper flakes

Directions

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
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.

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