Chunky Spaghetti Sauce

Name: Chunky Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean, European
Ingredients: 1.5 C. Mushrooms cut in half; 1 whole Green pepper cut to 1inch chunks; .75 Orange or Red pepper cut to 1 in. chunks; 1 Med. White or yellow Onion chopped into ⅛ wedges; 3 Carrots shredded or sliced; 4 Celery chopped 1 in chunks; 16oz canned Tomatoes Diced italian. Partially drained; 1 small can Tomato sauce; Tabasco jalapeño sauce to taste; 2 Tbs Garlic powder; 2 Tbs Italian seasoning; Chilli powder 1 teaspoon; 1.5 lbs Ground beef or meat/substitute of your choice

6 steps

Prep:30minCook:1h

Updated at: Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:45:41 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories383.2 kcal (19%)

Total Fat23.5 g (34%)

Carbs21.3 g (8%)

Sugars11.3 g (13%)

Protein23.8 g (48%)

Sodium669.4 mg (33%)

Fiber5 g (18%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

Instructions

◇ With/Out Meat

Step 1

○ If using a ground meat or meat substitute: brown/cook as usual, adding salt, pepper, and a bit of chilli powder or spices & seasonings you like. ○ Once cooked remove from pot and set aside for now.

◇ Cooking the Veggies

Step 2

Add chopped onion, celery, minced garlic, carrots, the aromatics and veggies that take longer to soften into pan preheated at med - med-low.

Step 3

Add tomato paste and partly drain diced tomatoes and add to the vegetable pot. Stir, scraping the bottom of the pan for any stuck bits.

Step 4

Add the meat/substitute back into the pot. Add remaining seasonings and spices. Stir and begin to simmer.

Step 5

Simmer on low, covered. 10 - 15 min incorporates flavors into the meat and tomato sauce.

☆ If making pasta, begin cooking the noodles just a couple minutes before the next step ☆

Step 6

Add the rest of the veggies to the pot, and stir occasionally. If too thick add water, too thin add a cornstarch slurry to thicken. Cook until veggies are desired firmness.