MARINARA SAUCE

8 cloves of fresh garlic, minced
4 bay leav​es
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 cups diced onion
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 cup red wine
2 cups sliced mushrooms
2 16-ounce cans low-sodium tomatoes, chopped
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​1.  In a large skillet, saute garlic, bay leaves, oregano, basil, onions and parsley in red wine over medium-low heat.  Add mushrooms and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
2.  Add tomatoes and continue to simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.  Remove bay leaves before serving.
3. Serve over your choice of whole grain pasta
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Variation:  Add 1 cup seafood such as scallops oysters, clams. Rinse before adding.​​ This will add approximately 20 mg. of cholesterol, 30 mg. sodium and negligible fat per serving.
Makes 4 servings.
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Each serving contains:
127 calories             sodium:  65 mg
cholesterol 0           caloric density:  30 (low)
fat:  < 1 gram          protein: 5 grams