Slow-Cooked Smoky Spaghetti Sauce
The slow cooking process allows the flavors to develop and intensify, resulting in a rich and smoky spaghetti sauce.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 255 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 18.
Slow-Cooked Smoky Spaghetti Sauce
Ingredients
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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Add chopped onion, minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, grated carrot, and sliced celery stalk. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, sugar, and bay leaf.
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Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it cook for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
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Remove the bay leaf and stir in fresh basil leaves.
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Serve the sauce over cooked spaghetti and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
