Heart Healthy Garden Pasta Marinara Recipe Recipe

Name: Heart Healthy Garden Pasta Marinara Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 c. coarsely minced fresh plum tomatoes; 1 quart. prepared marinara sauce (select one with less than 2 grams fat per 4 ounce. serving); 2 tbsp. minced fresh basil or possibly 1 teaspoon dry basil; 1 med. zucchini squash; 1 med. yellow squash; 1 med. red pepper; 1 med. green pepper; 1 pound thin spaghetti or possibly linguine, uncooked; 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; Fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

3 c. coarsely minced fresh plum tomatoes
1 quart. prepared marinara sauce (select one with less than 2 grams fat per 4 ounce. serving)
2 tbsp. minced fresh basil or possibly 1 teaspoon dry basil
1 med. zucchini squash
1 med. yellow squash
1 med. red pepper
1 med. green pepper
1 pound thin spaghetti or possibly linguine, uncooked
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Fresh grated Parmesan cheese

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["Combine the plum tomatoes and the prepared marinara sauce in a saucepan and place over medium heat.", "When almost to the boiling point reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 min.", "Remove the cover, stir in the basil and continue to simmer about 15 to 20 additional min, till ready to serve.", "Wash vegetables.", "Cut squash in half lengthwise and then into thin slices.", "Core peppers and cut into 1/2"" cubes.", "(Other fresh vegetables may be substituted.)", "Prepare pasta according to package directions.", "While pasta is cooking heat extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet.", "Add in the vegetables and stir fry till tender crisp.", "Drain pasta and combine with the cooked vegetables.", "Serve the vegetable pasta mix with the marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese.", "Makes 8 servings."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 c. coarsely minced fresh plum tomatoes, 1 quart. prepared marinara sauce (select one with less than 2 grams fat per 4 ounce. serving), 2 tbsp. minced fresh basil or possibly 1 teaspoon dry basil, 1 med. zucchini squash, and more.

Yes, Heart Healthy Garden Pasta Marinara Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Heart Healthy Garden Pasta Marinara Recipe

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