Vegetarian Classic Red Wine Sauce
Elevate your vegetarian dishes with this rich and savory Vegetarian Classic Red Wine Sauce, a gourmet twist on a traditional favorite. Infused with robust vegetarian red wine, aromatic fresh thyme, and a medley of finely diced vegetables, this sauce delivers depth of flavor and velvety texture. Perfectly balanced with a hint of tomato paste and finished with smooth butter, it pairs beautifully with pasta, roasted veggies, or as a bold topping for plant-based proteins. Ready in just under an hour, this elegant sauce is both simple to prepare and ideal for impressing at dinner parties or cozy weeknight meals. Indulge in this vegetarian red wine sauce recipe and transform your cooking into a culinary masterpiece.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium shallots, finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, finely diced
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup vegetarian red wine
- 1.5 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped shallots, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are soft and the shallots are translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to caramelize slightly.
Pour in the red wine and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, until the wine reduces by half.
Add the vegetable broth, bay leaf, and thyme sprigs. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for about 25-30 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs from the sauce.
Stir in the black pepper, salt, and butter, and mix until the butter has melted and the sauce is smooth.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve immediately over your choice of dish, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
230 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.5 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 524 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 468 mg | 10% | |
*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.
