Meatless Spaghetti Sauce Recipe 🍅 • Fresh & Tasty! - Episode 812

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes add brightness, while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly option with a neutral flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add finely chopped white onions and red peppers; season with ground sea salt and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.

Add pressed garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add tomato sauce (either homemade or store-bought) and tomato paste.

Add brown sugar and ¼ cup dry red wine, along with red pepper flakes to taste.

Stir well to combine all ingredients, ensuring the tomato sauce is mixed thoroughly.

Add Italian seasoning, ground sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Add parsley and stir again to blend everything together.

Once the sauce starts to percolate, reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Place the lid slightly ajar to prevent splashing while simmering.

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