Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce

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

113kcal per serving
3 gprotein
15 gcarbohydrates
5 gfat
6servings (3/4 cup (203g))

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer serving% DV
Calories 113 kcal
Total fat 5 g 6%
Saturated fat 1 g 5%
Cholesterol 1 mg 0.3%
Sodium 36 mg 2%
Total carbohydrates 15 g 5%
Dietary fiber 4 g 14%
Total sugars 9 g
Added sugars 2 g 4%
Protein 3 g 6%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Calcium 65 mg 5%
Iron 2 mg 11%
Potassium 647 mg 14%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

MyPlate food groups per serving

  • Vegetables: 1 cups

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: Onions Garlic Zucchini Herbs Tomatoes

Source

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

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/vegetarian-spaghetti-sauce, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce?

One serving has 113 kcal. The recipe makes 6 servings (3/4 cup (203g) each).

How much protein is in Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce?

3 g of protein per serving, with 15 g of carbohydrates and 5 g of fat.

What do I need to make Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce?

10 ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 onions (medium, chopped), 3 cloves garlic (chopped), 1 1/4 cups zucchini (sliced), 1 tablespoon oregano (dried) and 1 tablespoon basil (dried) ….