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Powered Hearty Vegan Turkey Pasta Sauce

I’m excited to share with you a heartwarming recipe that’s a staple in my plant-based kitchen - Nora’s Hearty Pasta Sauce. It’s a cozy, comforting dish that’s perfect for those evenings when you need a little extra warmth and love on your plate.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pasta, sauce
Servings: 8
Calories: 260kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Carrots
  • 1 Green pepper bell
  • 1 Red pepper bell
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 lb Vegan ground meat alternative
  • 28 Oz Crushed tomatoes
  • 15 Oz Tomato Sauce
  • 6 Oz Tomato Paste
  • 4 Cloves Garlic
  • ½ tbsp Dried Oregano
  • ½ tbsp Dried Basil
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Pepper

Instructions

  • Sauté the Rainbow: In a large pot, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat until it sings. Add the carrots, bell peppers, and onion, cooking them for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften and share their colors and aromas.
  • Plant-Based Transformation: Stir in the vegan ground meat alternative, cooking until it’s browned and mingling happily with the veggies.
  • Tomato Symphony: Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Add the minced garlic, oregano, basil, and your seasonings. Stir this beautiful medley together.
  • Simmer with Love: Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer for about 30 minutes. This is when the magic happens – flavors marrying, the sauce thickening, and all the ingredients becoming best friends.
  • Serve with Joy: Ladle this hearty sauce over your favorite pasta – be it traditional, whole wheat, or a plant-based alternative.

Notes

  • Carrot Check: Use the carrots as your tenderness guide. They’re the timekeepers in this sauce.
  • Flavor Deepens: Much like fine wine, this sauce gets better with time. The flavors deepen and become more pronounced, so feel free to make it a day ahead.
  • Freezer Friendliness: This sauce is a champion in the freezer. Store it in an airtight container, and it’ll be your quick, go-to meal on busy days.
There you have it, my beloved community – a dish that’s not just nourishing for the body, but also for the soul. It’s a reminder that the simplest ingredients, when combined with love and care, can create something truly special.
 
Embrace the joy of plant-based cooking, one delicious sauce at a time!

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 769mg | Potassium: 965mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3844IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 4mg
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