Gluten-free Marinara Pasta Sauce
This gluten-free marinara pasta sauce recipe is the perfect homemade sauce to whip up a quick dinner with your favorite gluten-free pasta.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Cup Carrots small diced
- 1 Cup Onion diced
- 1 Cup Mushroom sliced
- 1 Cup Mixed Bell Peppers diced
- 2-3 Cup Spinach or Kale chopped
- 2 28 Ounce Cans Crushed Tomatoes
- ¼ Cup Tomato Paste
- 2 ½ Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 4 Cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Teaspoon Basil
- 1 Teaspoon Sage
- 2 Teaspoons Parsley
- 1 Teaspoon Oregano
- ½ Teaspoon Thyme
- 1 ½ Teaspoons Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Pepper
- ½ Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 lb Ground Beef, Turkey or meat of Choice Optional or leave out for a vegetarian sauce.
Instructions
- Cook and drain the meat if you are adding it to the vegetable marinara.1 lb Ground Beef, Turkey or meat of Choice
- In a pot, over medium heat add the olive oil, onion, carrots, mushrooms and bell peppers stirring now and then until starting to soften.2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 Cup Carrots, 1 Cup Onion, 1 Cup Mushroom, 1 Cup Mixed Bell Peppers
- Add the garlic and let cook another minute or so4 Cloves Garlic
- Add the remaining ingredients besides the spinach, and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat for about 15-20 minutes.2 28 Ounce Cans Crushed Tomatoes , ¼ Cup Tomato Paste, 2 ½ Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar, 1 Teaspoon Basil, 1 Teaspoon Sage, 2 Teaspoons Parsley, 1 Teaspoon Oregano, ½ Teaspoon Thyme, 1 ½ Teaspoons Salt, 1 Teaspoon Pepper, ½ Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- Add the chopped greens and let it wilt into the sauce as it continues to simmer about another 15 minutes.2-3 Cup Spinach or Kale
- Serve warm over your chosen pasta of choice and enjoy, or let cool to store for later use.
Notes
How do you make this a pasta sauce with hidden vegetables?
Do you have a picky eater who won't eat their vegetables? As a mom, I totally get this. One of my favorite ways to do that is to puree this sauce before I am serving it. It's easy to do with either an immersion blender or just pop it in the blender a little at a time until you've make a pasta sauce with hidden vegetables. The pureed vegetables will make this sauce sweet and savory, no one can resist it. Note: You might need to add a little bit of water or stock when pureeing the sauce to help thin it out a bit as pureeing the vegetables to hide them does thicken the sauce. How do you make this vegetable pasta sauce your own?
Add more vegetables - You can easily sneak in more vegetables if you want. I love adding in chopped zucchini and yellow squash in the summer time. Make it a meat sauce - Add in your favorite ground meat or sausage to make this an extra hearty marinara sauce. You can make and add some homemade gluten-free meatballs to the sauce. Like a spicy marinara? - Add more crushed red pepper to add some extra zip and make a spicy vegetable marinara. Add some wine - Making this gluten-free marinara sauce for a special occasion? Then add about a cup of your favorite red wine into the pot. It will add even more depth of flavor. Like it cheesy? - This is a dairy-free pasta sauce as written, but if you love cheese, feel free to sprinkle in some fresh parmesan.
Do you have a picky eater who won't eat their vegetables? As a mom, I totally get this. One of my favorite ways to do that is to puree this sauce before I am serving it. It's easy to do with either an immersion blender or just pop it in the blender a little at a time until you've make a pasta sauce with hidden vegetables. The pureed vegetables will make this sauce sweet and savory, no one can resist it. Note: You might need to add a little bit of water or stock when pureeing the sauce to help thin it out a bit as pureeing the vegetables to hide them does thicken the sauce. How do you make this vegetable pasta sauce your own?
Add more vegetables - You can easily sneak in more vegetables if you want. I love adding in chopped zucchini and yellow squash in the summer time. Make it a meat sauce - Add in your favorite ground meat or sausage to make this an extra hearty marinara sauce. You can make and add some homemade gluten-free meatballs to the sauce. Like a spicy marinara? - Add more crushed red pepper to add some extra zip and make a spicy vegetable marinara. Add some wine - Making this gluten-free marinara sauce for a special occasion? Then add about a cup of your favorite red wine into the pot. It will add even more depth of flavor. Like it cheesy? - This is a dairy-free pasta sauce as written, but if you love cheese, feel free to sprinkle in some fresh parmesan.
How long does marinara sauce last in the fridge?
Storing this vegetable marinara sauce in a sealed glass or plastic container, it will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.
How do you freeze marinara sauce?
1. Prepare the marinara sauce recipe according to instructions.
2. Let sauce cool completely.
3. Next, transfer the sauce into freezer-safe airtight containers or freezer bags that you plan to store them in.
4. Squeeze out any excess air, seal, and label.
5. Then freeze Marinara for up to 4 months. When you want to use your freezer marinara sauce, let it thaw over night or gently warm it up on the stove before using it like fresh marinara sauce.
2. Let sauce cool completely.
3. Next, transfer the sauce into freezer-safe airtight containers or freezer bags that you plan to store them in.
4. Squeeze out any excess air, seal, and label.
5. Then freeze Marinara for up to 4 months. When you want to use your freezer marinara sauce, let it thaw over night or gently warm it up on the stove before using it like fresh marinara sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 111kcal
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