Loaded Veggie Marinara Sauce

Marinara sauce originated in Naples, Italy and is a staple in Italian cuisine. It is usually made with tomatoes, garlic, onions, and various herbs and spices.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Loaded Veggie Marinara Sauce

Cooking Method: Simmering Cuisine: Italian Courses: Dinner, Main Dish, Sauce Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 teaspoon Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 clove Garlic
• 1 medium Bell Pepper
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 1 cup Mushrooms
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 cup Tomato Sauce
• 1 can Diced Tomatoes
• 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Basil
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
2. Add bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, and carrots. Cook until vegetables are tender.
3. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Stir in fresh basil and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Serve the loaded veggie marinara sauce over your favorite pasta. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 10g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.