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Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce
This low-sodium recipe gets its flavor from herbs.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/4 cups zucchini, sliced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 6-ounce ca tomato paste
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup of water
Directions
1. Heat oil in a medium skillet.
2. Sauté onions, garlic and zucchini in oil for 5 minutes on medium heat.
3. Add remaining ingredients and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes.
4. Serve over spaghetti.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 105
Total fat: 5 grams
Saturated fat: 1 gram
Sodium: 479 milligrams (if you use low-sodium tomato paste, the count is 253 milligrams)
Protein: 3 grams
Carbohydrate: 15 grams
Calcium: 49 milligrams
Magnesium: 35 milligrams
Potassium: 686 milligrams
Fiber: 4 grams
Source:
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, "Your Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure with Dash."
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