High Protein Classic Marinara Pasta Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with this **High Protein Classic Marinara Pasta Sauce**, a nutritious twist on a timeless favorite. This hearty recipe combines the rich, savory flavors of traditional marinara with a protein-packed boost from tender lentils and nutritional yeast, delivering a satisfying sauce that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Featuring a medley of crushed tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a blend of dried herbs like oregano, basil, and thyme, this homemade sauce bursts with bold, Italian-inspired taste. Cooked in just 35 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and can be served over pasta, used as a pizza base, or enjoyed as a versatile dipping sauce. Packed with plant-based protein, this dish is ideal for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone looking to add a healthy upgrade to their classic marinara.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 unit medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 units garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1.5 cups cooked lentils
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add the tomato paste, mixing well.
Stir in dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the cooked lentils and nutritional yeast to the sauce, stirring to combine.
Simmer for another 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Stir in chopped fresh parsley, adjust seasoning as needed, and remove from heat.
Serve the sauce over your choice of pasta or use as a pizza base or dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
904 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.4 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1300 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.4 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.4 g | 144% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.5 g | ||
| Protein | 43.6 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 309 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 3691 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
