This is one of the most delicious tomato sauces we’ve ever tasted. You’ll want to make this sauce using summertime tomatoes. They really taste their best this time of year.  If possible, buy them at your local Farmer’s Market or look for locally grown tomatoes at your supermarket. You can also use whole cherry tomatoes or “gourmet” varieties. We’ve made ours skinny by using 3 tablespoons of olive oil for roasting.  Normally it’s made with ½ cup.  A half cup serving has 98 calories, 4.7 grams of fat and 3 Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS. The full fat recipe has 139 calories and 13 grams of fat. This sauce is such a cinch to make and amazingly good…

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

10 cups fresh tomatoes, quartered

2 cups onions, chopped chunky

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

5 cloves garlic, chopped into large pieces

2 tablespoons sugar

1¼ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Add all the ingredients to a large baking pan. Toss well to coat and then spread out over pan.

3. Roast for 45 minutes.

4. Add all to a blender or food processor and carefully blend until smooth. Add a little more salt and pepper to taste, if desired.

5. Serve over your favorite whole wheat or whole grain pasta, such as spaghetti or penne pasta.

6. This sauce freezes great.

Makes 5 cups

Healthy Benefit
Many studies have linked higher consumption of cooked tomato products with reduced risk of prostate and other cancers. Tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C, have a significant amount of vitamin A and contain some B vitamins.

Shopping Tip
Look for plump tomatoes that feel heavy for their size.  Avoid refrigerated tomatoes or those with bruises or discoloration.  When fully ripe tomatoes yield to gentle pressure.

Weight Watchers (old points) 2
Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS 3

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