Kitchen Staples: No-Oil Cinnamon-Based Tomato Sauce!

A basic tomato sauce is a kitchen staple that no one should have to go without. Ad while I’m using the word “basic” don’t make the mistake to think that the taste will be basic…

In fact, I had to debate with myself whether I really wanted to share this recipe with you or not. Because Fitness Reloaded is a weight loss company. And this sauce is a very low calorie one.

Yet, I’ve gained weight because of it!

When I first discovered it, I would put it over pasta and have second and even…third servings because it was that good.

So here’s my disclaimer. If you’re a pasta lover like me, measure how much pasta you’re cooking and only add the amount you want to eat because this sauce is dangerous!

Alternatively, you can use it for eggplant, or regular, pizzas!

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No-Oil Tomato Sauce

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A low-cal cinnamon based tomato sauce great for pastas!

• Difficulty:Easy
• Prep Time:5 mins
• Cook Time:35 mins
• Freezable:No

Nutrition per portion

• Calories 62
• Fat 0 g
• Saturates 0 g
• Protein 3 g
• Carbs 18 g
• Sugars 8 g
• Salt 651 mg
• Fibre 4 g

Ingredients

• 20 fl oz can tomato sauce
• 20 fl oz water
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 bell pepper, whole
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 tbsp basil
• Salt
• Pepper

Method

1. Add the canned tomato sauce to a small saucepan. Fill the empty tomato sauce can with water, give it a twirl and pour into the saucepan.
2. Add garlic, bell pepper, and the cinnamon stick to the pan. Let it simmer for 30 minutes. Stir regularly.
3. Add salt, pepper, oregano, top with a handful of freshly chopped basil.
4. Remove the cinnamon stick and whole bell pepper before serving.

This is a great recipe if you want to stay ahead of your meal prep and can be used on pasta, baked eggplant, and pizzas! Unlike traditional tomato sauces that use a whole lot of fat to induce flavor, this sauce relies on fresh herbs and the cinnamon – lower fats, and far superior flavor! How would you use this tomato sauce?

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