Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: saute sliced onions in olive oil; add minced garlic to onions and soften lightly. remove onions when browned. run stewed and diced tomatoes through blender for desired consistency. add tomato sauce, sugar, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to a heavy bottom pot and bring to a strong simmer. lower temperature to have a 12 bubble simmer (10 to 14 bubbles) uncovered for 45 minutes.

Target recipe: in a large skillet cook the meat, onion, green pepper and garlic until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. drain off fat. stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, oregano, salt, basil, thyme and bay leaf. stir in water. pour into large pot (one that is wider than it is tall). bring to boiling; reduce heat. simmer, uncovered, for l½ to 2 hours or till sauce is of desired consistency, stirring occasionally, the thicker the better. add lemon juice during last 5 minutes of simmering. remove bay leaf. serve over hot cooked pasta. pass grated parmesan cheese, if desired. makes 6 servings.