Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce
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 nutrition facts
- 2 onions (medium, chopped) nutrition facts
- 3 cloves garlic (chopped) nutrition facts
- 1 1/4 cups zucchini (sliced) nutrition facts
- 1 tablespoon oregano (dried) nutrition facts
- 1 tablespoon basil (dried) nutrition facts
- 1 can tomato sauce, low-sodium (8 oz) nutrition facts
- 1 can tomato paste, low-sodium (6 oz)
- 2 tomatoes (medium, chopped) nutrition facts
- 1 cup water
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Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Per 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
- 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
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.