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Perfect-for-anything Red Sauce (with or without meat)

This red sauce is a versatile tomato-based sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes to add flavor, richness, and depth including pasta, soups, stuffed peppers, and for dipping.
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Meal Type: Sauces & Dressings
Food Category: Sauces / Dressings
Dietary Preference: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Calories: 395kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 oz ground beef cooked, can substitute diced chicken or omit meat for a vegetarian option
  • 12 oz tomato sauce canned
  • 5 oz diced tomatoes canned
  • ⅔ cups carrots minced
  • ⅔ cups celery chopped fine
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • ¾ garlic clove minced
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 tsp grape seed oil or olive oil

Instructions

  • Add oil to a large pan on medium heat. Then add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic and cook for about 10-15 minutes until soft.
  • To your large pan, add the tomatoes and tomato sauce. Add in oregano and crushed red pepper (more if you enjoy spicy food).
  • If you’re adding meat, cook the meat in a separate pan until done, and then stir it into the sauce to finish up!

Nutrition

Added Sugar: 19g | Serving: 1serving | Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g
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