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Zucchini Mushroom Pasta Sauce Recipe

Zucchini Mushroom Pasta Sauce is a flavorful spaghetti sauce full of fresh zucchini and mushrooms.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 7 (1/2 cup) servings servings
Calories: 163 kcal
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 4 cups chopped zucchini (about 3 medium zucchini)
  • 2 cups sliced white mushrooms (about 6 oz.)
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion (about 1 small onion)
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tbsp. dried basil leaves
  • 2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Add the olive oil to a 12 inch, high-sided skillet* and place over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add the zucchini, mushrooms, and onion. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add the garlic. Cook one minute, stirring often.
  3. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, sugar, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Notes

  • *A dutch oven or stock pot could also be used. The wider the better to keep the cooking time the same.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.5cup Calories 163kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 5g (8%) Sodium 1080mg (45%) Potassium 1163mg (33%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 1060IU (21%) Vitamin C 35.4mg (39%) Calcium 145mg (15%) Iron 5.7mg (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 7(1/2 cup) servings servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 163

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5cup
Calories 163kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 5g 8%
Sodium 1080mg 45%
Potassium 1163mg 25%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 1060IU 21%
Vitamin C 35.4mg 39%
Calcium 145mg 15%
Iron 5.7mg 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.