This California-style garden tomato sauce is a fresh, vibrant alternative to traditional heavy marinara. By incorporating fresh zucchini and sweet corn kernels, this sauce adds unexpected texture and a lighter, summery profile to your pasta dish. The base of sautéed onions and garlic builds a savory foundation, while whole canned tomatoes provide rich acidity and body. Finished with a generous amount of fresh basil, the sauce bursts with aromatic freshness. ItâÂÂs perfect for tossing with rotelli or rigatoni, making it an ideal weeknight dinner that feels both comforting and healthy. The combination of sweet corn and earthy zucchini creates a balanced flavor profile that appeals to the whole family.
Garden Tomato Sauce, California Style Pasta
Description
This California-style garden tomato sauce is a fresh, vibrant alternative to traditional heavy marinara. By incorporating fresh zucchini and sweet corn kernels, this sauce adds unexpected texture and a lighter, summery profile to your pasta dish. The base of sautéed onions and garlic builds a savory foundation, while whole canned tomatoes provide rich acidity and body. Finished with a generous amount of fresh basil, the sauce bursts with aromatic freshness. ItâÂÂs perfect for tossing with rotelli or rigatoni, making it an ideal weeknight dinner that feels both comforting and healthy. The combination of sweet corn and earthy zucchini creates a balanced flavor profile that appeals to the whole family.Directions
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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Add chopped onions and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add whole tomatoes with their liquid, breaking them up with a spoon or wooden spatula.
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Stir in cubed zucchini, corn kernels, salt, red pepper flakes, and sugar.
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Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low.
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Cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and vegetables are tender.
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Remove from heat and stir in chopped fresh basil.
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Serve the warm sauce immediately over cooked rotelli pasta.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 713.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 24.1g38%
- Saturated Fat 3.5g18%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1475.2mg62%
- Total Carbohydrate 125.5g42%
- Dietary Fiber 25.3g102%
- Sugars 58.3g
- Protein 24.6g50%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
