Description
A delicious and healthy vegan spaghetti sauce recipe made with fresh ingredients, perfect for pasta or as a base for other meals.
Ingredients
- Ripe tomatoes: 1 kg (about 2.2 lbs), chopped
- Bell peppers: 2 medium, diced (any color)
- Onion: 1 large, finely chopped
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Fresh basil: 1/2 cup, chopped
- Dried oregano: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Black pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the vegetables by washing and chopping them.
- Sauté the onions in olive oil until translucent, then add garlic.
- Add diced bell peppers, then chopped tomatoes, and seasonings.
- Simmer the sauce for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Blend for a smooth texture if desired, then simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Notes
- Fresh, ripe tomatoes are ideal for flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Can add protein like lentils or chickpeas for a heartier sauce.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan, spaghetti sauce, healthy, easy recipe, Italian cuisine