Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

How to Make Spaghetti Sauce with Mushrooms & Carrots/Pasta Sauce

Login to Save
522 views👍 95
Cayen's Simple Cooking
Cayen's Simple Cooking
4 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Cayen's Simple Cooking to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Spaghetti Sauce with Mushrooms & Carrots

Cultural Context

Spaghetti sauce with mushrooms and carrots is a comforting Italian-American dish that showcases the versatility of tomato-based sauces. Traditionally, marinara sauces are simple, but this version incorporates vegetables for added flavor and nutrition. It's a staple in many households, often served over pasta, and can easily be adapted with seasonal vegetables or herbs. This dish has gained popularity beyond Italian cuisine, making it a beloved family meal across various cultures.

ItalianUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
600 g ground beef
4 button mushrooms
2 medium-sized carrots
3 cans peeled tomatoes
olive oil
salt
black pepper
2 tsp sugar
parmesan cheese

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes enhance flavor, while crushed tomatoes are budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola oil is cost-effective.

1

Rinse 600 g of ground beef quickly and let the water drain, then set aside.

2

Chop 4 button mushrooms and 2 medium-sized carrots.

3

Heat a little olive oil in a pan.

4

Add chopped onions and garlic to the pan and cook until nicely fried.

5

Add the ground beef to the pan and mix well with the onions and garlic.

6

Season the meat with salt and black pepper.

7

Add 3 cans of peeled tomatoes to the mixture and mash them until soft.

8

Let the sauce simmer on low heat.

9

Add 2 tsp of sugar to the sauce.

10

Grate the carrots and mushrooms and mix them into the sauce.

11

Continue to cook until the sauce thickens and reaches a desired consistency.

12

Serve the sauce over boiled spaghetti or angel hair pasta and top with parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

panknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Also Known As

Mushroom and Carrot MarinaraVegetable Spaghetti Sauce

More Spaghetti Sauce with Mushrooms & Carrots Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Italian Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(16 videos)