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Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce

Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce in a bowl over pasta
Makes: 6 servings

Combine oregano and basil with fresh and canned veggies to make your own spaghetti sauce, perfect for any pasta dish.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups zucchini, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 can (8 ounces) low-sodium tomato sauce
  • 1 can (6 ounces) low-sodium tomato paste
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup water

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a medium skillet, heat oil. Cook onions, garlic, and zucchini in oil for 5 minutes on medium heat.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and simmer covered for 45 minutes. Serve over pasta.

Notes

Learn more about:

Source:

DASH Eating Plan: Lower Your Blood Pressure
US Department of Health and Human Services
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 111
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 31 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 70 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 641 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 111
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 70 mg
Potassium 641 mg
Sodium 31 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 39 mg
Phosphorus 72 mg
Selenium 2 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 41 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 24 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 3 mg
Vitamin K 26 mcg
Folate 28 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 23 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 3/4 cups

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07/30/24
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