Garden Spaghetti Sauce
Capture the essence of summer's bounty with this vibrant Garden Spaghetti Sauce, a healthy and flavorful twist on a classic Italian favorite. Bursting with fresh vegetables like zucchini, carrots, celery, and ripe tomatoes, this recipe transforms a simple pasta dish into a garden-fresh masterpiece. Enhanced with aromatic herbs like basil, parsley, oregano, and thyme, this chunky, nutrient-packed sauce is simmered to perfection for a rich and wholesome depth of flavor. Whether served over spaghetti or your pasta of choice, this homemade veggie-loaded sauce is naturally vegan, customizable, and perfect for meal prepping or family dinners. Plus, with a short prep time of 20 minutes, you’ll have a heartwarming, from-scratch meal on the table in no time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium carrot, finely diced
- 1 medium celery stalk, finely diced
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 6 large fresh tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 quarter cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, carrot, and celery, and sauté for another 3 minutes.
Add the chopped zucchini and continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and water or vegetable broth into the pot, stirring well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the fresh basil, parsley, oregano, thyme, salt, black pepper, and sugar (if using). Stir well to incorporate the herbs into the sauce.
Simmer the sauce for another 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or broth to thin it out.
Remove the sauce from heat and serve over cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
694 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.5 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3625 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.8 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.1 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.2 g | ||
| Protein | 23.1 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 677 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 5028 mg | 107% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
