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Peter's Pasta and Lasagna Sauce

5 from 16 votes
This authentic Italian tomato sauce is full of flavor-packed veggies and perfect for making lasagna or serving over pasta.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings6 people
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Ingredients

  • ½ pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced or pressed, more if desired
  • 2 15- ounce cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
  • 1 15- ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 zucchini chopped or grated
  • 2 carrots peeled and chopped into small pieces
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda this neutralizes the acid
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan or skillet with a lid, brown ground beef (or sausage), onions, and garlic until meat is cooked and onions are tender.
  • Add the diced tomatoes (don't drain), tomato sauce, the remaining veggies, sugar, and baking soda and bring to a simmer. Cover, turn heat to low, and simmer for an hour, stirring occasionally. After an hour, remove from heat, and use as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 26mg, Sodium: 628mg, Potassium: 775mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 3941IU, Vitamin C: 27mg, Calcium: 79mg, Iron: 3mg
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Peter's Pasta and Lasagna Sauce
Calories: 151kcal
Cost: $8
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