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Article: Red-pepper sauce a healthful alternative
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- Tribune-Review/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
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- April 27, 2008
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Once you veer away from the classic red tomato sauce, finding a
healthy pasta sauce isn't easy.
The traditional selection of popular alternatives is a minefield
of calories and fat. A typical Alfredo, for instance, can have as
much as 30 grams of fat and 300 calories per 1/4-cup serving.
The healthy green color of a basil pesto can obscure the fact
that between the oil, butter, nuts and cheese, 1/4 cup can deliver
almost 400 calories and 36 grams of fat. And that's before adding
the pasta and any grated cheese on top.
But this full-flavored artichoke-red pepper sauce is a healthier
option. It is naturally low in fat and high in fiber. And, as a
bonus, it is quite simple to prepare.
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