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

Sunina
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I love this sauce! It's so versatile and can be used with a variety of pasta dishes.


Yahye Abdulahi
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This sauce is delicious and easy to make. It's the perfect addition to any pasta dish.


Kashif Randhawa
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This sauce is a great way to add some flavor to your pasta dishes. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Maruf Maruf
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I made this sauce for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and I got several requests for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.


juraida k
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few extra carrots and celery in the fridge, and this sauce is a great way to use them up. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Charliexx9 xx09
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I'm always looking for new spaghetti sauce recipes and this one did not disappoint. It's so flavorful and delicious, and it's the perfect sauce for a hearty pasta dish.


Kuwait Kuwaiti
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This sauce is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always delicious. My family loves it and I'm sure yours will too.


Betzabet Rodriguez
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I've made this sauce several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the fact that it's so versatile and can be used with a variety of different pasta dishes.


abdulmoiz asad
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This sauce is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the fact that it's not too heavy. It's the perfect sauce for a light and flavorful pasta dish.


Spader RBLX
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The sauce turned out great and my family loved it. I'll definitely be making this again.


im gay
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This sauce is a staple in my household. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the fact that it's so versatile and can be used with a variety of different pasta dishes.


Sabir Khan
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I've tried a lot of spaghetti sauce recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so simple to make and it always turns out perfect. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves spaghetti.


MAJID Riaz
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy spaghetti sauce. It's flavorful and versatile, and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. I'll definitely be making this again.


Fredecia Thrower
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I'm not a huge fan of spaghetti sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious, and it's the perfect sauce for any type of pasta. I'll definitely be making this again.


nasira gareeb
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This sauce is fantastic! I love the combination of flavors and the fact that it's so easy to make. I've already made it twice and it's a hit with my family and friends.


Akhter Maqsood
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The sauce turned out amazing! It was so flavorful and rich, and it paired perfectly with the spaghetti. I'll definitely be making this again.


Michael Adah Andaleyei
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This is the best spaghetti sauce I've ever had. It's so easy to make and it tastes like it's been simmering for hours. I'll never use another recipe again.


Tuhin Mia5
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I made this sauce last night and it was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and it had just the right amount of spice. My family loved it and I'll definitely be making it again soon.


Amin Mohamed
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This spaghetti sauce is a game-changer! It's so rich, flavorful, and versatile. I've used it with spaghetti, meatballs, and even chicken parmesan, and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!