Fresh Cucumber Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Fresh Cucumber Tomato Sauce Recipe
Total time: 35 mins
Ingredients: 0.25 cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 cup chopped roma (plum) tomatoes; 4.5 teaspoons white sugar; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 2 cups diced cucumber; 0.5 cup chopped red bell pepper

Elevate your spaghetti with this vibrant cucumber tomato sauce recipe, featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. This versatile fresh vegetable sauce offers a delightful alternative to traditional sauces, delivering a sweet and savory flavor profile that complements pasta or meat dishes. It's a hearty and wholesome option that's sure to please.

Total time35 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time20 mins
Yield3 cups, 6

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 to 3 minutes. Stir in dried basil and cook for a few seconds.
Add diced tomatoes, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, freshly ground black pepper, and salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then stir in diced cucumber and chopped bell pepper.
Simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, until it reduces and thickens to your desired consistency, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 115 kcal
Fat Content: 9 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 6 g
Sodium Content: 101 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Carbohydrate Content: 8 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g