Pasta With Chunky Tomato Sauce

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.

Cooking Method: Stewing

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 409.6

Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian

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

1 1/2 cup Diced onions
1/4 cup Water or olive oil
3/4 cup Chopped celery
1/2 cup Chopped green bell pepper
2 cup Sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cloves Garlic, minced
4 cup Chopped fresh tomatoes
3 cup Tomato sauce
2 cup Tomato puree
1 teaspoon Dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoon Dried basil
1 leaf Bay leaf
1 lb Spaghetti or other pasta
Salt and pepper, to taste

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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