Southwestern Marinara Sauce is a simple sauce that packs taste, flavour, texture and aromas to any pasta dish. Serve with meatballs for a superb meal. The simple recipe utilises the best out of the tomatoes, bacon and garlic. However, it also includes the surprise of zucchini and corn kernels for additional flavour and textures.
Southwestern Marinara Sauce
This is a superb version of the classic marinara sauce with added southern hospitality.
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Servings: 6 Portions
Calories: 89kcal
Ingredients
- 3 rashers lean bacon chopped
- 2 medium onions finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium zucchini diced
- 28 oz tomatoes peel
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 12 oz salsa jar
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Cook bacon in a medium, non-reactive (non-aluminum) saucepan over medium-high heat until it has browned lightly. Pour off any excess fat.
- Add onions, garlic and zucchini and saute over medium heat until soft, about 8 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and break up with a fork. Add corn and salsa. Bring to a simmer and cook slowly for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Toss sauce with cooked pasta and serve immediately.
Notes
A simple sauce that packs taste, flavour, texture and aromas to any pasta dish. Serve with meatballs for a superb meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g
1 comment
A brilliant recipe and including the zucchini is a masterstroke. Superb flavour