Veggie Garden Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Name: Veggie Garden Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 small zucchini; ½ cup onion, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons basil; 2 teaspoons oregano; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained

Servings: persons

2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 small zucchini
½ cup onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons basil
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained

1
Over medium heat, saute garlic & onions in olive oil until onions go clear.
2
Add ground beef and cook until beef has browned.
3
Drain off any extra fat.
4
Add chopped zuchini, and cook until it begins to soften.
5
Drain extra liquid from stewed tomatoes.
6
Puree until smooth.
7
Add tomato paste, and puree until well blended.
8
Add tomato blend to beef mixture.
9
Add herbs and sugar.
10
Simmer on low heat for at least 30 minutes, and serve over pasta, with parmesan or romano cheese.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Veggie Garden Spaghetti Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Veggie Garden Spaghetti Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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