Have one taste of this sauce and you will never look back. The first time I made this sauce it blew me away and my husband’s exact words….We are never buying pre-made sauce again. It is perfect on spaghetti, chicken parmesan, and pizza.
Red Sauce
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 28 ounce can whole tomatoes with juices
½ small red onion
4 garlic cloves
5 basil leaves
Red pepper flakes, to taste
Pinch of Italian seasoning
1heaping tablespoon splenda
In a food processor, chop the onion. In a large skillet over medium heat sauté onion until translucent. Add the garlic using a garlic press and cook until fragrant. Season with salt & pepper, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning.
Add tomatoes to the food processor and pulse until desired consistency. Carefully add to the skillet and season with salt & pepper. Whisk and add parmesan rind. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove cover, stir, and simmer to reduce to desired thickness. Add splenda a very end of cooking, taste and add more if desired.
Note: Look for balance in the consistency of the sauce, it should be fluid, but not overly wet.
Toss it with smart balance spaghetti for a light & delicious lunch!
Make sure to come back Monday for my delicious “Chicken” Parmesan
Ah, I’ll bet it is the best too!
Great sauce…and love the new site
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Good luck with the new blog. So far, it is great and I am sure,you will continue it, that way.
Beautiful photos on this recipes.
Off to put your badge up.
That looks fabulous! I think I’m gonna like your new blog
Looks really delicious, Merci!!!
I totally love this recipe..bit spicy which I just love! Great yummy photos!!!
That spaghetti looks soooo delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe. I’m your newest follower from the Social Parade and would love a follow back – thanks!
Hugs,
Mary
Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you! I will be trying the recipe this weekend!!
My vegetarian heart is sooo happy to have found your site! Is there a recipe for this sauce?? Sounds yummy!!
Total comfort. Its raining here, and I just wanna curl up with THAT bowl and some vino, and watch cartoons or Real Housewives.
Mmmmmm we just had spaghetti last night! Looks great–and your pictures are great too!
I have a hop going on right now called “Flash-Back-Friday” and you link up an old post. Its so much fun–like looking in a scrapbook. I would love for you to link up a post!
Happy Friday!
~Carolyn
Cookin’ for my Captain FBF