Epicure Recipes

Marinara Sauce with Vegetables

VeganVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeSauces & CondimentsLow-sodiumSugar ConsciousOne DishDinnerLunch

1 hr

12 cups

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A classic Italian tomato sauce, rich in herbs and vegetables. This sauce is lower in sodium than most store-bought sauces and makes a delicious, healthy base for pastas, lasagnas, soups and a great sauce for pizza.

Ingredients

  • 1 1⁄2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large onions
  • 2 large carrots
  • 4 celery ribs
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp Marinara Sauce Mix
  • Black Pepper, to taste

Preparation

  1. Heat a Multipurpose Pot over medium heat. Add oil and sauté onions, carrots and celery for approximately 5 minutes. Add Minced Garlic and sauté until vegetables are soft.
  2. Add tomatoes and Marinara Sauce Mix. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer covered for at least 30 minutes, or until sauce reaches desired consistency and flavours are well combined. Season with Pepper.

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Nutritional Information

Per serving(1 cup): Calories 80, Fat 2 g (Saturated 0 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 125 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g (Fiber 3 g, Sugars 4 g), Protein 2 g.

Tips

Freeze this big batch of sauce for an easy Italian-inspired meal any time.