Vegan Traditional Tomato Sauce

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 5
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 175.7
  • Total Fat: 6.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 962.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.3 g
  • Protein: 6.8 g

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Introduction

This recipe was given to me by a friend several years ago. The sauce is so delicious and easy to make. It also freezes well. This recipe was given to me by a friend several years ago. The sauce is so delicious and easy to make. It also freezes well.
Number of Servings: 5

Ingredients

    4 cloves garlic, minced
    1 small onion, chopped
    1 small carrot, chopped
    1/2 cup mixed green and red pepper, chopped
    8-10 mushrooms, sliced
    1 tsp dried oregano
    1/2 tsp dried basil
    1/4 tsp dried thyme
    1/4 tsp pepper
    1 tsp salt
    2 Tbsp olive oil
    1 tsp sweetener
    1 5-1/2 oz can tomato paste
    5-8 fresh tomatoes, diced
    1 28 oz (793 gram) can crushed tomatoes

Directions

In a large pot, saute the garlic, onions, carrots, peppers, mushrooms, oregano, basil, thyme, pepper, and salt in oil on medium heat until onions are translucent.

Add the sweetener, tomato paste, and tomatoes. Cover with lit and simmer on medium-low heat for 15-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve with pasta.

*This sauce is thick; You can make it thinner by adding a little stock or water until you've reached the desired consistency.

Makes about 4-6 servings, depending on if you add stock or water.

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ISEEHOPE.