Mushroom Tomato Sauce
Rich, hearty, and brimming with flavor, this Mushroom Tomato Sauce is the ultimate comfort food addition to your favorite meals. Made with earthy button mushrooms, sweet onions, and a fragrant blend of dried herbs like oregano and basil, this sauce is simmered to perfection with crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and a hint of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. A splash of water ensures a perfectly silky texture, while fresh parsley adds a burst of freshness at the end. Ready in just 40 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for topping pasta, spreading over pizza, or using as a savory dip. Whether you’re looking for a vegan option or simply a delightful homemade sauce to elevate your dish, this Mushroom Tomato Sauce is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 250 grams button mushrooms, sliced
- 400 grams canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 120 milliliters water
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until they become translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms are browned and any released liquid has evaporated.
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and add the tomato paste, stirring well to combine with the mushroom mixture.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the sauce and stir to combine.
Pour in the water and stir well. Increase the heat to bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving with your desired accompaniment.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2909 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.9 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.8 g | ||
| Protein | 16.8 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 211 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2782 mg | 59% | |
*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.
