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Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce

Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce

34 Ratings
34 Ratings
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Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce
Makes: 6 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

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
  • 2 onion (medium, chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic clove (chopped)
  • 1 1/4 cups zucchini (sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon oregano (dried)
  • 1 tablespoon basil (dried)
  • 1 can tomato sauce, low-sodium (8 oz)
  • 1 can tomato paste, low-sodium (6 oz)
  • 2 tomatoes (medium, 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.
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 (203g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 113
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 1 mg
Sodium 36 mg
Carbohydrates 15 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 65 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 647 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 113
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 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 1 mg
Carbohydrates 15 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 65 mg
Potassium 647 mg
Sodium 36 mg
Copper 211 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 38 mg
Phosphorus 70 mg
Selenium 2 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 54 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 20 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 3 mg
Vitamin K 31 mcg
Folate 30 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 3 mg
Choline 24 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 cups

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