Vegetarian Marinara Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped small
1 large sweet red pepper, seeded and diced
1 large green pepper, seeded and diced
3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
10 oz canned mushrooms (bits & pieces, also use liquid )
28 fl oz canned plum tomatoes , inlcude liquid
6 fl oz tomato paste
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp dried basil
4 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp spicy italian seasoning
3 large bay leaves
3 large celery ribs, chopped small
2 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

In a large frying pan, heat olive oil; add garlic, onions and saute' until onions are transparent, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add diced sweet red pepper, diced green pepper and saute' for an additional 1 minute.
Transfer mixture to a large heavy bottom cooking pot.
Add diced carrots, canned mushrooms (including liquid), tomatoes (including liquid), tomato paste, oregano, dried basil, fresh basil, spicy Italian seasoning, bay leaves, celery, sugar, salt and black pepper Bring sauce to boil; reduce heat and simmer, partially covered for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sauce should be smooth when cooked.
Adjust seasonings to taste.
Remove bay leaves and discard.
Serve sauce over pasta or pasta with saute'ed fresh vegetables, chicken or veal.
This sauce may be canned while it is hot.
Follow canning instructions carefully.
It also freezes well in plastic containers.
If you desire a meat sauce, add 1 1/2 pounds of extra lean ground round; firstly fry ground round for about 5 minutes, discard any fat and add to sauce just after the tomatoes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	107.62 Kcal (451 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.5g	7%
Sodium	331.69mg	14%
Potassium	624.24mg	13%
Total Carbs	14.91g	5%
Sugars	8.32g	33%
Dietary Fiber	4.09g	16%
Protein	3.55g	7%
Vitamin C	46.2mg	77%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	1.7mg	9%
Calcium	57.8mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	58.29 Kcal (244 kJ)
Calories from fat	21.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.43g	7%
Sodium	179.64mg	14%
Potassium	338.07mg	13%
Total Carbs	8.07g	5%
Sugars	4.51g	33%
Dietary Fiber	2.22g	16%
Protein	1.92g	7%
Vitamin C	25mg	77%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	0.9mg	9%
Calcium	31.3mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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