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Vegan pasta sauce recipe
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Vegan Pasta Sauce

A unique recipe for vegan pasta sauce with caperberries and olives. This rich vegetable sauce is completely customizable.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 6 - 35 ounces of sauce (about 1 liter)
Calories: 96
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil , see note 1
  • 1 medium onion , minced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 leek , about 1 cup chopped
  • 1 small green bell pepper , 1 cup diced
  • 2 large carrots
  • ½ cup pitted black olives (50 grams)
  • ½ cup caperberries , stems removed, see note 2 (60 grams)
  • 1 can pureed tomatoes (14-ounce/400-milliliters), see note 3
  • 1 can water (from pureed tomatoes)
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper , see note 4

Instructions 

  • In a medium pot (or large skillet/frying pan), heat the oil. Add minced onion, chopped leek and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    How to make vegan pasta sauce step 1
  • Add diced pepper and carrot strips and sauté for a further 5 minutes. Stir from time to time.
    How to make vegan pasta sauce step 2
  • Add olives, sliced caperberries, pureed tomatoes, water, salt and black pepper. Mix well. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for a further 10 minutes.
    How to make vegan pasta sauce step 3
  • When ready, puree in blender.
    How to make vegan pasta sauce step 4
  • Transfer it back to the same pot and cook for 5 minutes on low. Taste and add more seasoning if needed.
    How to make vegan pasta sauce step 5
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  1. For best results use a good quality olive oil. It’s good for you and also adds to the overall flavor of the sauce.
  2. Caperberries are not the same thing as capers. If you can’t buy them, omit them. I would not recommend using capers as they are way saltier.
  3. You can use either pureed tomatoes or tomato passata. Crushed tomatoes can be used too, but they might give you a lighter flavor and a thinner sauce.
  4. If you have a whole peppercorn mix, use it! Freshly cracked is best.
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: How to make pasta sauce, Vegan pasta sauce recipe
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Pasta Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
96
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
812
mg
35
%
Potassium
 
451
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
14
g
5
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
4715
IU
94
%
Vitamin C
 
22
mg
27
%
Calcium
 
55
mg
6
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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