The Very Best Spaghetti Sauce

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This is sooooo good! It's a slow cooked, meatless spaghetti sauce with TONS and TONS of vegetables, and its just sooooo good! Enjoy!

Submitted by Jenny R
Updated on August 22, 2022
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
6 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
7 hrs
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 18 roma (plum) tomatoes

  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste

  • ½ cup butter

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 5 bay leaves

  • 1 large white onion, chopped

  • 1 large zucchini, chopped

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced

  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano

  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Remove skins and return tomatoes to the pot and mash them. Stir in tomato paste and 2 cups water. Cover and simmer on low heat.

  2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and bay leaves for 1 minute, then stir in onions; saute until onions are translucent. Stir in zucchini, green and red bell pepper and mushrooms. Slowly cook and stir for 5 to 7 minutes.

  3. Stir vegetables into tomato sauce and add oregano, Italian seasoning, chili powder and brown sugar. Simmer over low heat for 6 to 8 hours. Stir in the ricotta cheese 10 minutes before serving.

22 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

193 Calories
11g Fat
19g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 193
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 335mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 7g 15%
Vitamin C 46mg 51%
Calcium 151mg 12%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 774mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.