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DASH Recipe: Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce

 
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 small onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1-1/4 C 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 C water

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

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


Nutrition Facts

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.


Source: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute