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Tuscan pasta recipe

Tuscan Pasta Recipe


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  • Author: Dr. Josh Axe
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Have you enjoyed Tuscan pasta before? It’s an easy way of saying lots of veggies tossed in a flavorful homemade pasta sauce.


Ingredients

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  • one 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • one 8-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 pound zucchini (around 3 medium-sized), sliced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 12 ounces brown rice pasta (three-quarters of a standard package)
  • Pecorino Romano (sheep cheese), optional

Instructions

  1. Mix tomatoes, tomato sauce, coconut sugar, and seasonings in skillet over medium-high heat. Bring mixture to a boil and then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. While mixture is simmering, using a medium pot, cook pasta in boiling water as directed on package. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat coconut oil in a separate saucepan. Add zucchini, mushrooms and onions. Cook until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
  4. Add to tomato sauce mixture and then add in pasta mixture. Stir until well combined, plate and serve.
  5. Optionally, top with grated Pecorino Romano.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (522 g)
  • Calories: 276
  • Sugar: 11.4 g
  • Sodium: 604 mg (40% DV)
  • Fat: 9.6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 41.2 g
  • Fiber: 9 g
  • Protein: 12.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 35 mg