Vegetarian Zucchini Pasta Sauce
 
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You won't miss out on any flavor (or preservatives) when making this bold and robust Gluten Free Vegetarian Zucchini Pasta Sauce.
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Recipe type: Pasta
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil
  • ½ medium onion, chopped
  • 2 small carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup roughly chopped mushrooms
  • 1 zucchini, cut in half, then quartered, then chopped ¼" thick
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz.)
  • ½ can tomato paste (6 oz. size)
  • 1 large can tomato sauce (15 oz.)
  • 2 tablespoons red wine
  • 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning veggies
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon pepper, plus more for seasoning veggies
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ cup coconut sugar
Directions
  1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat until drop of water sizzles. While oil is heating, chop onion, carrots, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Toss into heated oil and season with a few shakes of salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 6-8 minutes until veggies are crisp tender, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
  2. While veggies are cooking, cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Take each half and quarter lengthwise. Chop strips into ¼" thick pieces. Mince garlic. Add zucchini and garlic to pan. Season with a few more shakes of salt and pepper. Stir and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
  3. Reduce heat to low. Add remaining ingredients to pan and stir to incorporate. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Serve pasta sauce warm on top of noodles or replace in your favorite dishes that use red pasta sauce/marinara sauce.*
  5. Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
*We mixed this sauce with penne noodles, layered the top with a mixture of Havarti, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, then baked uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. It was delicious!!!
Recipe by Breezy Bakes at https://www.breezybakes.com/vegetarian-zucchini-pasta-sauce/