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Savory Spaghetti Sauce with Squash for Easy Weeknight Meals

Delight in this flavorful Spaghetti Sauce with Squash, perfect for busy weeknights and vegetarian meals.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Provides richness
  • 1 medium Onion Finely diced
  • 1 medium Zucchini Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium Yellow Squash Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Herb blend
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Optional
  • 24 oz Pasta Sauce Meatless variety
  • 14 oz Diced Tomatoes Petite diced, do not drain
  • 16 oz Spaghetti Can substitute with preferred pasta type
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley Optional garnish
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Optional for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot or skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the oil in a large pot or skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add the finely diced onion. Sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent.
  3. Incorporate the chopped zucchini and yellow squash, stirring frequently for about 3 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in the diced tomatoes and pasta sauce. Stir well and bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  6. While the sauce simmers, bring salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
  7. Drain spaghetti and toss with reserved pasta water if needed. Serve the sauce over the spaghetti.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a thicker sauce, let it simmer longer and adjust consistency with reserved pasta water. Cut squash into larger chunks for best results.

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