Sicilian Spaghetti Sauce
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
Golden raisins and pine nuts add a new flavor twist to this southern-Italian pasta sauce.
Ingredients
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1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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1 garlic clove, minced
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2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
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1/4 cup golden raisins
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1/4 cup dry red wine
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
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2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
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2 teaspoons pine nuts, toasted
Directions
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1.
In a large skillet, cook beef and onion in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.
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2.
Stir in the tomatoes, raisins, wine, tomato paste, sugar, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until heated through.
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3.
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Stir parsley and pine nuts into meat sauce. Drain spaghetti; top with sauce.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 459 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 1137mg sodium, 74g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein.
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