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HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE-SPAGHETTI SQUASH MEAL

This meal is easy, fast, and super healthy. A great all around dish! You could even toss some chickpeas or white beans to this too or a protein of your choice.
I get fresh herbs at my farmers market so love to throw in rosemary AND basil together. It may seem like a weird combo but for me it does the trick, and is so good for you too. Enjoy!
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 14 ounce can whole peeled plum tomatoes or fresh tomatoes is even better
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1 1/2 tbsp of garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp of Italian seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1-2 tbsp sugar depends on your level of sweetness
  • 5-10 organic baby carrots or 2 large carrots, minced
  • celery chopped –optional but I love the crunch and why not
  • A dash of crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp mild curry powder so good for you-mainly why I add
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1-2 cups pre-cooked organic spaghetti squash
  • Garnish with fresh rosemary and/or basil both optional
  • Parmesan Cheese optional
  • Add a cup of a favorite protein optional

Instructions
 

  • Carefully pour out the tomatoes from the can (or use fresh) into a large soup pot. Then take the tomatoes out one by one and gently squeeze the liquids out into the pan. Then pull the whole tomatoes apart into bite-sized pieces (you can use your hands) and add to the pot. Add the broth, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, vinegar, carrots, celery, red pepper flakes, curry, and fresh herbs if using.
  • Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to low and simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Add a protein now here. Meanwhile, cook your spaghetti squash.
  • Taste the tomato sauce, if it is too acidic, add sugar as needed. Stir and cook for 5 more minutes. Fish out the bay leaf and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place cooked spaghetti squash into a bowl, just slightly more than half way. Next, ladle the tomato sauce over and serve with fresh parmesan and fresh herbs, if desired.

Notes

Now I will always prefer a homemade sauce to a store bought brand but you could just go ahead and use a good store bought brand (Raos) if you want to to make this even easier. (Look out for that sodium and sugar too surprisingly!).
The leftovers are great too! Just store them in separate containers (squash in one container, soup in another).
You could even toss some chickpeas or white beans or any protein of your choice!