No Sugar Added Marinara Sauce – Hilton Head Health
Hilton Head Health is a destination health resort in an elegant facility on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, surrounded by all the natural beauty of a Lowcountry island getaway. The program guides you to achieving your weight loss, wellness and longevity goals with programs focusing on fitness, nutrition and SELF (Stress management, Empowerment, Longevity, and Fulfillment). Guests benefit from a community of supportive dieticians, psychologists, wellness educators, fitness trainers, chefs and spa therapists, and graduates continue their lifestyle change with the H3@Home program and receive continued support and structure at home.
At this South Carolina weight loss spa, guests enjoy a meal plan with delicious flavors and realistic portions. The Chef and Culinary Team have created a low-calorie, healthy gourmet cuisine with an emphasis on local and natural ingredients to ensure a well-balanced weight loss diet. Some of the popular recipes served are savory pasta entrees, using the Chef’s own Marinara Recipe. This basic and simple no-sugar recipe is only 45 calories for a half cup.
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 whole Onion chopped
- 1 head garlic cleaned and cloves seperated
- 1/4 cup Sherry
- 1 cup carrots peeled and rough chopped
- 1 whole Celery stalk rough chopped
- 5 pounds plum tomatoes canned
- 3 ounces Tomato paste
- 1 handful Basil leaves fresh on stem
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat large pot with 1/2 teaspoon of oil
- Add garlic, onions, carrot, and celery; caramelize down as dark as possible without burning
- Pour in sherry, reduce until almost all the liquid is gone
- Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and basil. Stir together
- Bring to a simmer and cook down for at least 2 hours and until color darkens slightly (DO NOT BOIL)
- Puree with 1 tablespoon oil until smooth, in several batches, if necessary
- Season with salt and pepper
- Reheat and enjoy
- Store leftovers in an airtight container
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Karla Williams is the Executive Chef for Hilton Head Health in South Carolina. A graduate from The Chef’s Academy in Indianapolis, Karla’s past experience includes Culinary Intern and Sous Chef at H3, as well as Sous Chef at Kona Grill in Carmel, Indiana. Chef Karla has been featured live on the Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family Show. In addition to her love for nutrition and healthy cooking, Karla enjoys teaching part-time fitness classes. Her passion for living a well-balanced healthy lifestyle is apparent in her cooking demonstrations at Hilton Head Health.