• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 lb. minced beef
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2-3/4 Tbs. tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup plus 3 Tbs. green olives, cut in half
• 2-3/4 Tbs. fresh oregano leaves, chopped

Heat oil in a heavy nonstick pan over medium-high heat until just foaming. Add garlic and mince. Cook 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until mince is sealed and browned. Add remaining ingredients and continue to cook 3-4 minutes, until mince is tender and sauce is slightly thickened.

Per serving: calories 234, fat 12.0g, 46% calories from fat, cholesterol 179mg, protein 23.4g, carbohydrates 8.8g, fiber 1.6g, sugar 3.2g, sodium 1136mg, diet points 5.9.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 1.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 2.1, Sugar: 0.1, Very lean meat protein: 3.8

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The recommended wines are: Zinfandel, Chianti, or Merlot.