Pasta With Chunky Tomato Sauce

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A hearty, rustic Italian-style pasta dish featuring a rich vegetable and tomato sauce.
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Pasta With Chunky Tomato Sauce

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 409.6

Description

This comforting pasta dish features a robust, chunky tomato sauce simmered with onions, celery, green peppers, and mushrooms. The combination of tomato sauce, puree, and fresh aromatics creates a deep, savory flavor profile that coats every strand of spaghetti. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a simple family meal, this recipe relies on fresh vegetables and classic Italian herbs like oregano and basil. It is naturally vegan and vegetarian, offering a satisfying texture and rich taste without the need for meat. Easy to prepare with pantry staples, this dish is a reliable favorite that brings warmth and home-style cooking to your table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the water or olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onions and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the celery, green bell pepper, mushrooms, and minced garlic; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the chopped fresh tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato puree until well blended.
  5. Add the dried oregano, dried basil, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  6. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
  7. While the sauce simmers, cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  8. Remove the bay leaf from the sauce.
  9. Serve the chunky tomato sauce over the cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 409.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.3g30%
Saturated Fat 2.6g13%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 910.1mg38%
Total Carbohydrate 59.2g20%
Dietary Fiber 18.3g74%
Sugars 23.7g
Protein 13.0g26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

You can use olive oil instead of water for a richer flavor, though water works well for a lighter version.

If fresh tomatoes are not in season, you can substitute with canned diced tomatoes.

Let the sauce simmer longer if you prefer a thicker consistency.

This sauce stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or can be frozen for later use.

Keywords: pasta, tomato sauce, vegan, vegetarian, italian, spaghetti, chunky, mushroom, onion, celery, garlic, basil, oregano, green pepper, dinner, easy, homemade, sauce, weeknight, comfort food
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