No-Cook Summer Heirloom Tomato Sauce with Fresh Herbs Recipe
Ingredients
- Generous 2 cups diced tomatoes - we love organic summer heirlooms
- 3-4 Tbs Gerard's Olde Venice Italian Dressing
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large leaves fresh basil, chiffonade
- 3 sprigs parsley, chopped
- salt to taste
- 1 package whole grain penne pasta
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Freshly ground pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 289g | |
| Calories 63 | |
| Calories from Fat 6 | 10% |
| Total Fat 0.67g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium 732mg | 21% |
| Total Carbs 13.5g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.8g | 13% |
| Sugars 7.29g | 5% |
| Protein 3.15g | 5% |
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