Description Total Time: 15 minutes Makes 5 (1/2 cup) servings You Will Need: 1 pkg. McCormick Sauce Mix 1-3/4 cups water 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste,* 1 tbsp. oil or butter (optional) *Substitution: Use 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce in place of tomato paste and reduce water to 1 cup Directions: 1. Stir Sauce Mix, water, tomato paste and oil in medium saucepan until well blended. 2. Bring to boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over pasta and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. TRY THESE TWISTS! Italian Sausage & Pepper Sauce: Brown 1/2 lb. Italian sausage, crumbled, and 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced, in large skillet. Stir in Sauce Mix, water and tomato paste. Continue as directed. Makes 3 1/2 cups. Garden Pasta Sauce: Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add 1 each bell pepper and onion, thinly sliced, and 1 cup sliced mushrooms. Cook and stir 5 minutes. Stir in Sauce Mix, water and tomato paste. Continue as directed. Makes 4 cups. Ingredients: Modified Corn Starch, Sugar, Salt, Corn Maltodextrin, Onion, Tomato Powder, Garlic, Spices (Including Basil and Paprika), Green Bell Pepper & Natural Flavor.
