Whole wheat pasta with marinara sauce

About this recipe

Serves
8
Serving size
1 cup
Time to make
15 minutes preparation; 20 minutes cook time

Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked whole wheat pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil    
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to the package directions.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and add onions, carrots, and celery. Stir occasionally till the onions are browned.
  3. Add the tomatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic, and salt. Cook until thickened.
  4. Drain the pasta. Serve the cooked sauce over pasta.
  5. Garnish with cheese and parsley.

Tips and variations

  • Add cooked ground beef or turkey for additional protein.
  • Serve this dish with a garden side salad.
  • Freeze the leftover sauce for a quick meal starter in the future.

Nutritional info

Calories
280
Total fat
4 g
Saturated fat
1 g
Sodium
514 mg
Total carbohydrates
53 g
Dietary fiber
7 g
Protein
12 g
Allergens
Dairy
Wheat