When it comes to heart issues, table salt is not the only culprit. Americans get up to 75% of their sodium from everyday pantry items like tomato sauce, soups, canned foods and condiments like ketchup.
To stay heart-healthy, make sure you choose a low you look for lower-sodium pasta sauce like the or try the one below to serve with this gnocchi; it only adds 61 milligrams of sodium. In contrast, some commercial sauces contain up to 900 mg sodium per cup!
Low-Sodium Pasta Sauce Recipe
In a large skillet, cook 1/2 lb. lean ground beef and 1 minced garlic clove over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, drain. Add 1 cans (8 oz.) no-salt-added tomato sauce, 1/4 cup water, ¼ cup tomato paste, 1 bay leaf and ½ tsp. Italian seasoning. Simmer 10 minutes or until desired consistency.
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