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pasta with garden sauce

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Private Recipe by
Sharon Colyer
Louisville, KY

This recipe was in with my closet stash of recipes. So, it is an older recipe. Tasty and healthy! If you aren't concerned about the healthier aspect, you could add half a pound of Italian sausage, in place of the prosciutto/ham ingredient. Or, if you want vegetarian, leave out both.

yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For pasta with garden sauce

  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 can
    (28 oz) whole tomatoes, with juice
  • 2 can
    (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 pkg
    (16 oz) vegetables, like california blend or stir-fry or various veggies from your garden
  • 2 c
    italian ham, like prosciutto or thin sliced regular ham, chopped*
  • 1 c
    grated fresh romano cheese or combo of romano and parmesan*
  • 1 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1 tsp
    dried basil
  • 1 tsp
    dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • hot cooked pasta like mostaccioli, penne, ziti or your choice
  • *this item could be eliminated to make it vegetarian or use a alternative for meat like tvp
  • *for a vegetarian option, use a romano or parmesan cheese alternative
  • *for a heartier meal, substitute italian sausage for the prosciutto or ham

How To Make pasta with garden sauce

  • 1
    In a large saucepan, sauté onions and garlic in hot oil for 5 minutes. Do not burn garlic. Add tomatoes with juice and crush them. Add remaining ingredients, except pasta; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Serve over hot pasta. Makes 8 servings.
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