Ultimate Homemade Vegetarian Marinara Sauce: Flavorful Italian-Inspired Tomato Pasta Sauce Recipe

Vegetarian Marinara Sauce Recipe 🍝

Overview:

This Vegetarian Marinara Sauce recipe is a result of extensive experimentation to craft a delicious sauce suitable for various dishes. The blend of spices and herbs adds a delightful flavor profile, making it perfect for pasta, vegetables, or meat dishes.

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 50 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes
• Yield: Depends on servings
• Category: Sauces
• Keywords: Vegetable, European, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 3 cups canned plum tomatoes, with juice
• 10 oz tomato paste
• 28 oz canned mushrooms, with liquid
• 6 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp dried basil
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 cup celery ribs, diced
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 3 tsp salt
• 3 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Sauté Aromatics:

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   • In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
   • Add minced garlic and diced onions, sauté until onions turn transparent, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

2. Add Peppers:

   • Stir in diced sweet red pepper and green pepper, sauté for an additional minute.

3. Transfer to Pot:

   • Transfer the sautéed mixture to a large, heavy-bottomed cooking pot.

4. Combine Ingredients:

   • To the pot, add diced carrots, canned mushrooms (including liquid), canned plum tomatoes (including juice), tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, fresh basil, bay leaves, diced celery, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper.

5. Simmer:

   • Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
   • Simmer the sauce, partially covered, for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Adjust Seasonings:

   • Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings according to your preference.

7. Remove Bay Leaves:

   • Before serving, remove and discard the bay leaves from the sauce.

8. Serving Options:

   • Serve the sauce over pasta, or with sautéed fresh vegetables, chicken, or veal.

9. Canning and Freezing:

   • This sauce can be canned while hot, following proper canning instructions.
   • It also freezes well in plastic containers for future use.

10. Optional Meat Variation:

    • If you desire a meat sauce, add 1 1/2 pounds of extra lean ground round.
    • Brown the ground round for about 5 minutes, discard any fat, and add it to the sauce just after adding the tomatoes.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 128.8
• Fat: 5.8g
• Saturated Fat: 0.8g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 759.5mg
• Carbohydrates: 18.2g
• Fiber: 4.8g
• Sugar: 9.2g
• Protein: 4.1g

Notes:

This Vegetarian Marinara Sauce is versatile and can be tailored to suit your taste preferences. Feel free to adjust the seasonings, add additional vegetables, or customize it with your favorite ingredients. Whether you’re serving it over pasta, vegetables, or meat, this sauce is sure to add a burst of flavor to your dish. Enjoy experimenting with this recipe and savor the delicious results! 🌿🍅