Quick Spicy Meatless Spaghetti Sauce
Make this quick and flavorful vegetarian spaghetti sauce in just 25 minutes! Perfect for weeknight dinners with simple pantry ingredients and customizable heat level.
Frequently asked questions
＋ − Can I make this sauce ahead of time?
Yes, this sauce actually tastes better the next day as the flavors have more time to develop. Make it up to 3 days ahead and reheat when ready to serve.
＋ − What type of pasta works best with this sauce?
This sauce pairs well with any pasta shape, but spaghetti, penne, or rigatoni are particularly good choices as they hold the sauce well.
＋ − Can I use fresh tomatoes instead of canned?
Yes, you can substitute 4-5 large fresh tomatoes, peeled and diced, for the canned tomatoes. You may need to cook the sauce a bit longer to concentrate the flavors.
＋ − Is this sauce suitable for meal prep?
Absolutely! This sauce freezes beautifully and is perfect for meal prep. Portion it into containers and freeze for quick weeknight dinners.
Quick Spicy Meatless Spaghetti Sauce
Nutrition shown per serving · updates with portion size
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, then sauté until the onion becomes soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together well and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 3
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes to your preference.
Italian & Mediterranean
Luca RomanoTrained in Bologna, Luca focuses on simple Italian cooking with a handful of great ingredients — pasta, risotto, and bright Mediterranean plates.
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