[Aiesline]

How on earth did I NOT know about this?

35 calories for a 1/2 cup serving and CHEAP??

Seriously. How did I not know? Are there any other inexpensive low calorie things i'm just overlooking?

[MamaP]

And it's very good. I use it for my "zucchini spaghetti." Sometimes I add mushrooms, bell pepper and/or onions.

[candoanything]

I've never tried it but I want to now. On my next shopping trip I'll look for it. Thanks for the heads up.

[Shmead]

Is this the stuff in the can? I just discovered it myself. It's great--beyond great--on chickpeas.

[MamaP]

Yep, in the can. And it's around a dollar. My store had them recently 10 for $10. I bought all they had (about 5 of them) and got a raincheck for more.

[sweetnlow28]

Sounds like something I would love to try! I wonder if they have it in Canada. They never seem to have the good stuff over here

[Thighs Be Gone]

Aies,

What are the other ingredients in it? What are the sugars in it? I am going to compare to mine. I bought a case of sauce the other day and yep, the cheap stuff. Mine is 40 calories for 1/2 cup.

[MamaP]

Here's a link to the nutrition information for the no sugar added sauce

http://www.thedailyplate.com/nutriti...no-added-sugar

Here's a link that lists the ingredients (and the calories match the can - the first link had them a little high)

http://www.lowcarbfreedom.com/2006/0...rb_pasta_.html

[Aiesline]

Alright here is the nutrition info. I am typing this directly from the back of a unopened can. I stock pile food.


Serving size 1/2 cup (125g)
Servings per container about 6

amount per serving

Calories 35

Calories from fat 0

Total fat 0
saturated fat 0
trans fat 0
sodium 580mg
total Carbohydrate 6g
dietary fiber 2g
sugars 4g
Protein 1g
vitamin A 10%
Calcium 4%
Vitamin C 6%
Iron 6%

Ingredients

Tomato Puree, Water, Less than 2% of salt, soybean oil, dehydrated onions, carrot fiber, spices (including soy lecthin) Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum (in case you didn't know this is a thickener), Sucralose (sweetener), Acesulfame potassium (this is also a sweetener ,brand name of Sunett or sweet one), Natural Flavor.

Contains soy


All in all it's not the most "processed" free sauce out there. But I at least recognize every ingredient in the sauce.

[Thighs Be Gone]

Our sauces are similar. Mine has no sweetners. I do have 1g of fat and my sodium content is higher @ 610. Of note, the Vitamin C is 15% if it matters. Sugars are 5. Fiber is 3. Protein is 2.

I have not ever found your variety of Hunts. Mine is the Garlic & Herb. It sells for .88 at Walmart. It is one of the few varieties of Hunts (like your own) that doesn't contain HFCS.

Thanks for sharing and yes, I agree--to me it's a bargain considering the calories and the versatility of the stuff. I am sure a food snob will be along soon to poo poo our party.

[Thighs Be Gone]

Originally Posted by Aiesline

Are there any other inexpensive low calorie things i'm just overlooking?

Would also love some more easy, quick products that are low cost. (Nutritious and calorie-concious!) I already utilize bulk shopping, in season and on sale produce and the bulk bins--quinoa, oats, lentils, rice and the like.

[Aiesline]

qualifier on the "it's yummy" I start all pasta dishes with 2 teaspoons of olive oil getting hot in a pan, 1 small sweet (vidalia or red) onion diced, 1 large carrot diced, 1 bell pepper diced, 3-4 cloves of garlic crushed or minced, a bit of salt, and I saute them in the oil before I add my meat. (I always spice my meat with paprika, fennel (ground or whole seeds) rosemary, basil, oregano, fresh ground black pepper and garlic powder.) and a little cayenne (leave this out if you don't want heat) I'm pretty sure I could add plain tomato sauce and it would taste good. :P