Vegetarian Marinara Sauce
Transform your favorite Italian dishes with this rich and flavorful Vegetarian Marinara Sauce, a homemade classic that’s as wholesome as it is versatile. Made with pantry staples like crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and dried herbs, this sauce is elevated by the natural sweetness of grated carrots and the aromatic trio of onion, garlic, and celery. Simmered to perfection in just under an hour, it delivers a robust, savory flavor profile with a touch of sweetness, balanced by notes of oregano and basil. Perfect for pasta, pizza, or even as a dipping sauce, this recipe is a must-have for vegetarian cooking enthusiasts. Plus, it’s quick with a 15-minute prep time, easy to customize, and yields enough servings for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Whether you’re entertaining guests or seeking a comforting family meal, this marinara sauce is sure to become a go-to in your kitchen!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely diced yellow onion
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 medium, finely grated carrot
- 1 medium, finely diced celery stalk
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon, or to taste salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add finely diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, grated carrot, and diced celery. Sauté for another 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, and dried basil. Stir to combine.
Sprinkle in the sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or sugar if needed.
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
Serve warm over pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
593 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3451 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.3 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.7 g | ||
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 323 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 3528 mg | 75% | |
*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.
