Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef or Sausage:
Prepare as above, except omit the oil. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven cook 12 ounces ground beef or pork sausage with the onion, sweet pepper, celery, and garlic until meat is brown. Drain. Continue as directed in Step 2.Per serving: 459 cal., 12 g total fat (4 g sat. fat), 53 mg chol., 386 mg sodium, 62 g carbo., 7 g fiber, 28 g pro.Daily Values: 28% vit. A, 104% vit. C, 5% calcium, 31% ironExchanges: 3 1/2 Starch, 2 Vegetable, 2 Medium Fat Meat, 1 Fat
Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs:
Prepare sauce as above. Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine 1 egg; 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs (1 slice); 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons finely chopped green sweet pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add 12 ounces ground beef or bulk pork sausage; mix well. Shape into 24 meatballs. Arrange meatballs in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake in a 350 degrees F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until done (160 degrees F). Drain. Serve with sauce and hot pasta.Nutrition Facts per serving: 535 cal., 17 g total fat (5 g sat. fat), 107 chol., 593 mg sodium, 67 g carbo., 7 g fiber, 31 g pro.Daily Values: 30% vit. A, 112% vit. C, 7% calcium, 34% ironExchanges: 3 1/2 Starch, 2 Vegetable, 2 Medium-Fat Meat, 1 Fat
