How to Make Homemade Spaghetti Sauce | Healthy + Vegan | MissVranHalen

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes are more nutritious, and crushed tomatoes are often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to a pan.

Add 1 can of drained diced tomatoes to the pan with the cherry tomatoes.

Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried oregano to the pan.

Roast the tomatoes in the oven for about 1.5 hours.

While the tomatoes roast, dice 2 stalks of celery, 2 medium carrots, and 1/2 white onion.

In a separate pot, add the diced veggies and 1/4 cup of water; sauté until translucent.

Season the veggies with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes.

Add 2 red wine ice cubes (or 1/4 cup of fresh red wine) to deglaze the pan.

Once the roasted tomatoes are done, squeeze the roasted garlic out of its skin and mash it with a fork.

Add the sautéed veggies to the mashed roasted tomatoes and stir to combine.

Cook your choice of pasta (recommended: angel hair) according to package instructions.

Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce using kitchen tongs to ensure even coating.

Add fresh basil to the pasta and sauce mixture before serving.

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