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I'm 8 months post op and haven't been able to enjoy Tomato sauces because in the USA, they put sugar in everything! It's sooo annoying. I even went online to find a recipe, but it calls for tomato paste, which in the store has added sugar!!

Does anyone know of a true low/no sugar tomato sauce? Store bought or recipe? I don't mind the small amount of natural sugar in the tomato itself. It's the added sugar/corn syrup/fructose crap that add I want to avoid.

I found a recipe for lasagna using portobello instead of noodles and all I need is a no-sugar added tomato sauce. Why does the US have to add sugar to everything?

Edited by The New Kel

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https://wellnessmama.com/8907/pasta-sauce/

number one hit on google.

leave out what you want.

personally, I would cut the tomatoes in half and roast them for about 45 at 450. Then follow recipe. Purée. I would not waste time peeling a Tomato. Ha.

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20 minutes ago, Dabearo said:

https://wellnessmama.com/8907/pasta-sauce/

number one hit on google.

leave out what you want.

personally, I would cut the tomatoes in half and roast them for about 45 at 450. Then follow recipe. Purée. I would not waste time peeling a Tomato. Ha.

Thanks!! I guess I didn't search hard enough. This looks great, I'll try it this week. :)

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Trader Joes Traditional Marinara only has 2g sugar per 1/2 cup serving. I use it in my baked Ricotta recipe.

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Aldi's organic

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I find no sugar added Tomato products in the regular grocery store all the time. Just read the labels.

I was buying this to make low carb pizza

http://mycadia.com/product.php?p=Food&c=Staples&s=25276#!/197442

Then I just started getting regular no sugar added tomato sauce at the grocery store and adding seasoning.

If you read labels it isn't an issue.

Hunts has a ton that don't have added sugar. Just look.

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Easy marinara :
1 can . 32oz whole tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 tbls olive oil
1/2 shallot chopped.
Seasonings to taste, oregano, basil, thyme salt n pepper

Heat oil and add shallot and garlic,
Put tomatoes in food processor ,make chunky or smooth then add ..
Season and let simmer down.
If you like a sweet sauce , stir with carrot or celery stick. Remove before serving.

Enjoy! Since Making This Sauce I Never Buy Store bought!

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Thank you! I went and bought tomatoes today. I'll post results!!


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Thank you! I went and bought tomatoes today. I'll post results!!




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Fresh Pasta Sauce with ground turkey...I used about 8 tomatoes half of large onion cilantro few pieces and fresh garlic and Italian seasoning....it was amazing.


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