looking for low calorie sauces for pasta. any ideas?

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  • runningagainstmyself
    runningagainstmyself Posts: 616 Member
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    I use kelp noodles for my pasta, which are seriously low-cal (think 60cal for the whole package...) then make a healthy, tomato-based sauce as normal, infused with loads of vegetables and spices.
  • Diza114
    Diza114 Posts: 6 Member
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    Dump, thanks for sharing.
  • Derpes
    Derpes Posts: 2,033 Member
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    Most run of the mill tomato sauces are very low in calories.
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 7,606 Member
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    Puttanesca is delicious and relatively low calorie.

    I second puttanesca. It's also a great store cupboard recipe, so I would recommend everyone having the ingredients on hand to rustle up a meal when you run out of fresh food. Tinned tomatoes, anchovies, capers, olives, garlic. Google for actual recipes.
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
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    As someone else said, it's the pasta that's usually the high calorie element.

    I avoid creamy or cheese sauces, anything tomato based us usually fine, but it's portion control on the pasta serving that makes the most difference.
  • conniehv40
    conniehv40 Posts: 442 Member
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    Olive oil with onions in a med heat pan... then add all kinds of veggies that you like--I use summer squash and peppers....

    Add balsamic vinegar and stir with a little salt.

    Then I add baby spinach and parm cheese... When it is all sauteed and ready, I spoon the pasta in and stir and serve.

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