Vegan Spaghetti Sauce
Vegan Spaghetti Sauce is a rich and hearty tomato-based sauce made with simple plant-based ingredients. Perfect for serving over your favorite pasta for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 carrot finely grated or chopped
- 1 celery stalk finely chopped
- 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar optional, to balance acidity
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1/2 cup water or vegetable broth as needed for consistency
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to combine.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water or broth as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding sugar if needed to balance the acidity.
- Serve hot over cooked pasta and garnish with fresh basil, if desired.
Notes
- For a chunky sauce, add chopped mushrooms, zucchini, or bell peppers.
- Blending the sauce creates a smoother texture if preferred.
- This sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for 3 months.