Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce

Name: Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce
Yield: 6 servings
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

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

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

Makes

6 servings

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

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

Notes

Learn more about: Onions Garlic Zucchini Herbs Tomatoes

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