Pasta Primavera Sauce Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 01, 2004

Very easy and quick to make. Loved the fact that I could enjoy my fresh veggies yet let dinner cook while I relaxed with a glass of wine with my husband. I'm not used to a tomato-based primavera sauce though so to me it was more like a garden vegetable marinara type of sauce. It was very flavorful and we will have it again. I used vegetable broth instead of just water. Also, we prefer our broccoli to be a little crisper, and not quite as cooked through, so next time I'll add it toward the end - perhaps the last 5-7 minutes so it will have that nice fresh green color to it and fresher taste. Thanks for contributing the recipe. Went great with a salad and sourdough bread.

—Janet G.

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 06, 2003

This recipe was incredibly bland. If I made this again, I would not cook the veggies for as long as directed since they all turned into much at about 30 minutes.

—RACHAELM12

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108 Ratings

Jan 28, 2004

Excellent. We always serve this to guests, especially vegetarians. We find that it's best to add the broccoli in the last 15-20 minutes of cooking so it isn't overdone. We have made it with tomato sauce instead of tomato paste and it works well, although it is a bit runnier.

—AMBER CROXALL

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Aug 19, 2009

Because I prefer fresh vegetables crispy, I sauteed the veggies instead of simmering them. I think that sautéing is a far better way to blend flavors and retain the freshness. I've tried the recipe both ways and there's no comparison between the two cooking methods.

—Michael

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Jan 28, 2004

Great sauce, though, I didn't realize from reading the reviews how spicy it would be. It might be useful to go easy with the spices/herbs and then adjust to taste. A great alternative to a meat sauce.

—SDVCAPTESQ

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Jan 10, 2007

I doubled the recipe for company, adding extra tomatoes as others suggested for a more tomato sauce texture--and it was great!. I cooked it in the crockpot on LO for 4.5 hours while we were at church, and when we came home it was perfect! A great recipe for adding more or less variety of vegetables too. I also used the leftover sauce to make pizza. The sauce is even better the next day!

—Full-time Mom

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Jan 01, 2004

I'm a vegetarian with a carnivorous husband and children. It's SO hard for me to find recipes that will satisfy us all. So when I made this for my family, I didn't mention the fact that it was vegetarian. Everyone loved it! I was so delighted when everyone went back for seconds. This has become our "Friday night Spaghetti Dinner" sauce.

—JULIACHILDISH

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Apr 22, 2008

This is good. But It's pretty much marinara with veggies. Not complaining though. Using the rest tonight on stuffed shells (and I'm not a big leftover fan so that means it was good). The only thing that I'll do differently next time is use less peppers. They seem to overpower the other veggies. Still good though!

—MATTSBELLY

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Nutrition

Calories
84 kcal
4%

Carbohydrates
13.8 g
4%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
2.6 g
4%

Fiber
3.3 g
13%

Protein
2.8 g
6%

Sodium
975 mg
39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Pasta Primavera Sauce

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 84
** Calories from Fat: 23

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 2.6g 4 %
** Saturated Fat 0.4g 2 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
** Sodium 975mg 39 %
** Potassium 470mg 13 %
** Total Carbohydrates 13.8g 4 %
** Dietary Fiber 3.3g 13 %
** Protein 2.8g 6 %
** Sugars 8.1g
** Vitamin A 73 %
** Vitamin C 80 %
** Calcium 5 %
** Iron 19 %
** Thiamin 10 %
** Niacin 13 %
** Vitamin B6 13 %
** Magnesium 8 %
** Folate 14 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.