Vegetarian Classic Red Wine Sauce

Elevate your vegetarian dishes with this rich and flavorful Vegetarian Classic Red Wine Sauce, a plant-based twist on a timeless favorite. Made with a harmonious blend of finely chopped shallots, carrots, and celery, this sauce gains its depth from caramelized tomato paste and a generous splash of vegetarian red wine, all simmered with aromatic bay leaf and fresh thyme. Reduced to perfection, it’s finished with a velvety touch of butter for a luxe texture. Perfect as an accompaniment to roasted vegetables, pasta, or even a hearty plant-based steak, this silky sauce adds a gourmet touch to any meal. Ready in under an hour, it’s an essential recipe for any home chef seeking a sophisticated yet accessible addition to their repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium shallots, finely chopped
• 1 large carrot, finely diced
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup vegetarian red wine
• 1.5 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped shallots, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are soft and the shallots are translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to caramelize slightly.

Step 5

Pour in the red wine and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, until the wine reduces by half.

Step 6

Add the vegetable broth, bay leaf, and thyme sprigs. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for about 25-30 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs from the sauce.

Step 8

Stir in the black pepper, salt, and butter, and mix until the butter has melted and the sauce is smooth.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Serve immediately over your choice of dish, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(924.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	925.3

Total Fat 54.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 65.8mg	0%
Sodium 2336.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 21.0g
Protein 11.5g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 197.5mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 2014.5mg	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: 63.7%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 30.3%