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Healthy Pasta Sauce: 5 Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious and nutritious pasta sauce made with fresh ingredients that is perfect for any pasta dish.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in grated carrot, diced zucchini, and diced red bell pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until vegetables are softened.
  4. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, and basil. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
  5. Reduce heat and let sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve over your favorite pasta and garnish with fresh basil if desired.
  • Category: Sauce
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 200
  • Fat: 5
  • Carbohydrates: 15
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 3

Keywords: healthy pasta sauce, vegetarian pasta sauce, homemade pasta sauce, easy pasta sauce