Middle Eastern Pasta Sauce

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mediterranean

A flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired pasta sauce featuring a rich tomato base enhanced with sautéed onions and green peppers, finished with a splash of lemon and a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for a quick, hearty meal that brings aromatic spices and fresh citrus together over your favorite pasta.

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Ingredients

  • 26 to 32 oz. spaghetti jar sauce
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 large green pepper
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon

Instructions

  1. Saute onion and green pepper in olive oil and lemon juice until translucent.
  2. Add the spaghetti sauce and cinnamon to the sautéed vegetables.
  3. Heat the mixture and cook briefly to blend the flavors.
  4. Serve over cooked pasta of your choice.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

433 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.8g 6% DV
Total Fat 35.4g 45% DV
Carbs 28.1g 10% DV
Fiber 1.3g 5% DV
Sugar 8.3g 17% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 171.5mg 7% DV
Potassium 281mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 1.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 4.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 21.2mg 24% DV
Calcium 72.5mg 6% DV
Iron 2.9mg 16% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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