Pasta Primavera Sauce

Tomatoes, broccoli, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and herbs make up this easy fresh-tasting sauce.

• Calories: 85 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 bay leaf
• ¾ cup fresh broccoli florets
• ¾ cup thinly sliced carrots
• ¾ cup sliced onion
• ½ cup zucchini chunks
• ½ cup sliced green bell pepper
• ½ cup red bell pepper, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot combine tomatoes, tomato paste, broccoli, carrots, onion, zucchini, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, garlic, bay leaves, olive oil, basil, rosemary, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, sugar, and water. Heat to just boiling, cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook until all vegetable are tender, approximately 45 minutes. Stir occasionally.