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Veggie Homemade Marinara Sauce

Looking for a healthy and delicious pasta sauce recipe? This garden veggie marinara sauce is packed with flavorful vegetables and can be made in under 30 minutes. Watch the video tutorial and try it out tonight!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: 100 Family Favorite Easy Healthy Recipes
Keyword: main dish, marinara, spaghetti sauce, vegetarian
Servings: 6
Author: Carrian Cheney

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 4 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Zucchini grated
  • 1 Large Carrot grated
  • 2 Baby Bella Mushrooms minced or diced
  • 1/2 Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1/2 Yellow Bell Pepper diced
  • 1/2 Orange Bell Pepper diced
  • 28 Ounces Crushed Tomatoes
  • 8 Ounces Tomato Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher Salt more to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Basil minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • Black Pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • In a large dutch oven or pot over medium heat, add the olive oil and once shimmering, add the garlic and crushed red pepper.
    2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 4 Cloves Garlic, 1 Pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • Stir around a few times and quickly add the vegetables.
    1 Zucchini, 1 Large Carrot, 2 Baby Bella Mushrooms, 1/2 Red Bell Pepper, 1/2 Yellow Bell Pepper, 28 Ounces Crushed Tomatoes, 1/2 Orange Bell Pepper
  • Stir occasionally for 5-8 minutes or until everything is tender.
  • Add all of the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
    8 Ounces Tomato Sauce, 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar, 1 Tablespoon Butter, 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher Salt, 1 Tablespoon Fresh Basil, 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano, 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese, 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper
  • Serve immediately or cool and freeze in ziploc bags for up to 3 months.

Video

Notes

This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container for 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 991mg | Potassium: 736mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 3256IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 3mg