THE VERY BEST SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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This is sooooo good! It's a slow cooked, meatless spaghetti sauce with TONS and TONS of vegetables, and its just sooooo good! Enjoy!

Provided by GAIAS1

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 7h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

18 roma (plum) tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
½ cup butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
5 bay leaves
1 large white onion, chopped
1 large zucchini, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons chili powder
¼ cup brown sugar
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Remove skins and return tomatoes to the pot and mash them. Stir in tomato paste and 2 cups water. Cover and simmer on low heat.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and bay leaves for 1 minute, then stir in onions; saute until onions are translucent. Stir in zucchini, green and red bell pepper and mushrooms. Slowly cook and stir for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir vegetables into tomato sauce and add oregano, Italian seasoning, chili powder and brown sugar. Simmer over low heat for 6 to 8 hours. Stir in the ricotta cheese 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 335.2 mg, Sugar 11 g

nor mohamd
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I'm not a huge fan of spaghetti sauce, but this one was actually really good. It wasn't too heavy or acidic, and it had a nice, well-rounded flavor. I would definitely make it again.


Ali Raza bodla Pakistan zindabad
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This sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and rich, and it's the perfect addition to any pasta dish. I love that it's made with fresh ingredients, and it really makes a difference in the taste. I'll definitely be making this sauce again and again.


keith kingsfield
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I wasn't sure what to expect when I tried this sauce, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really flavorful and delicious, and it's a great way to change up your regular spaghetti routine. I'll definitely be making it again!


Shantiram Neupane
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This is the best spaghetti sauce recipe I've ever used. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious. I love that it's made with simple, everyday ingredients that I always have on hand.


Pogi Gunn
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I've tried this sauce several times, and it never disappoints. It's always flavorful and delicious, and it's a great way to spice up any pasta dish. I highly recommend it!


SAHIL Veer
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This sauce is delicious! I love the way the different spices and herbs come together to create such a unique and flavorful sauce. It's the perfect sauce for any occasion, whether you're having a casual dinner with friends or a special celebration.


Jazlyn Meighan
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I made this sauce last night, and it was a huge hit with my family. They all loved the flavor, and they said it was the best spaghetti sauce they'd ever had. I'll definitely be making it again soon!


TORNADO888
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This sauce is incredible! It's so flavorful and delicious. I love the way the different ingredients come together to create such a rich and complex flavor. I've already made it several times, and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Sathi Sathi
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I'm not a big fan of spaghetti sauce, but this one was actually really good. It had a great flavor, and it wasn't too heavy. I would definitely make it again.


Logan Smit
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This spaghetti sauce is amazing! The flavors are incredible, and it's so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I served it over spaghetti, and it was a huge hit with my family.


Roman Cepeda
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I've made this sauce several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious. I love that I can customize it to my own taste by adding more or less of the different ingredients. Thanks for sharing this recipe


Fajar Naveed
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This is the best spaghetti sauce I've ever had! It's so flavorful and rich, and it pairs perfectly with any type of pasta. I especially love it with spaghetti and meatballs. My family loved it too. It's definitely a keeper!