Mikey's Favorite Meatless Paghetti Sauce

Delight your taste buds with "Mikey's Favorite Meatless Paghetti Sauce," a rich, hearty, and entirely plant-based pasta sauce that even meat lovers will adore. Packed with the vibrant flavors of finely chopped mushrooms, simmered carrots, celery, and a medley of aromatic spices like oregano and basil, this sauce is the ultimate comfort food. A splash of vegetable broth and a touch of sugar perfectly balance the tangy crushed tomatoes, while fresh parsley and basil add a burst of freshness just before serving. Quick to prep and perfect for busy weeknights, this velvety sauce pairs beautifully with your favorite pasta or zoodles. Whether you're a vegetarian or simply seeking a wholesome, meat-free dinner option, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Carrot, finely diced
• 1 medium Celery stalk, finely diced
• 2 cups Mushrooms, finely chopped
• 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh basil, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent and softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Add the finely chopped mushrooms to the pan and cook for 5–7 minutes, allowing the mushrooms to release their moisture.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to enhance its flavor.

Step 6

Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Add the dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir to incorporate the spices.

Step 8

Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan and let the sauce simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Step 10

Stir in the fresh parsley and basil just before serving.

Step 11

Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1884.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	795.6

Total Fat 33.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2977.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 111.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.3g	0%
Total Sugars 60.2g
Protein 32.4g	0%

Vitamin D 28IU	0%
Calcium 386.8mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 4675.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.7%

Protein: 14.7%

Carbs: 50.6%