Vegan Sun Dried Tomato Sauce for Pizza or Pasta
Transform your homemade meals with this rich and velvety Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce, perfect for drizzling over pasta or crafting the ultimate plant-based pizza. Bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors, this sauce combines tangy sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil with aromatic garlic, fresh basil, and a subtle smoky kick from paprika. A touch of nutritional yeast adds a savory, cheesy depth to this dairy-free recipe, making it a hit with vegans and non-vegans alike. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is a flavorful game-changer for weeknight dinners or weekend indulgences. Customize the consistency to your liking and enjoy it fresh or stored for later—this versatile sauce guarantees a restaurant-quality upgrade to any meal!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 units Garlic cloves
- 1 cup Canned crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Vegetable broth or water
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Heat a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add the olive oil to the pan.
Step 2
Mince the garlic cloves and sauté them in the olive oil for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3
Chop the sun-dried tomatoes into small chunks and add them to the saucepan. Stir well to coat them in the garlic-infused oil.
Step 4
Pour the canned crushed tomatoes into the saucepan, followed by the vegetable broth or water. Stir to combine.
Step 5
Add the smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Let the mixture simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before transferring it to a blender or food processor.
Step 7
Tear the fresh basil leaves and add them to the blender along with the nutritional yeast.
Step 8
Blend the sauce until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt or pepper if desired.
Step 9
If the sauce is too thick, add a small amount of water or vegetable broth and blend again to reach the desired consistency.
Step 10
Serve immediately over pasta or use as a sauce base for pizza. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (654.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1567.4 |
| Total Fat 130.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4057.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 83.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 44.7g | |
| Protein 27.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 263.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 8414.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories