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Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce

2 Tbsp olive oil
2 small onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/4 cup zucchini, sliced
1 Tbsp oregano, dried
1 Tbsp basil, dried
1 8-oz can tomato sauce
1 6-oz can tomato paste
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup water

  1. In a medium skillet, heat oil. Sauté onions, garlic, and zucchini in oil for 5 minutes on medium heat.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and simmer covered for 45 minutes. Serve over spaghetti.

Makes 6 servings. Serving size: 3/4 cup.


Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

Calories

102

Sodium

459 mg

Total fat

5 g

Calcium

42 mg

Saturated fat

1 g

Magnesium

37 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg

Potassium

623 mg

Fiber

5 g

To reduce sodium:

Use a 6-oz can of no-salt-added tomato paste.
New sodium total = 260 mg.

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Archived page, reproduced from a 2007 copy. It is reference material, not current guidance.