Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with Seasonal Vegetables + Recipe Video

Fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, spices and herbs are blended together to making a simple sauce. Once heated the flavors and color are enhanced creating a deep red sauce. Mix the sauce with cooked spaghetti noodles and add steamed seasonal vegetables on top for a delicious plant-based meal. Watch the video or get the recipe below. 

Ingredients:
200 grams Spaghetti Noodles

Homemade Sauce Made Easy in a Blender! 
4 Cups Tomatoes (Roma, Large or Cherry)
1 Cup Chopped Onions
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
1/2 tsp Garlic Salt and 1/2 tsp Thyme
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
2 Tbsp. Oregano 
1 Small Handful Fresh Parsley

Seasonal Vegetables:
1 Lemon or Lime - Squeezed
1/2 Cup Carrots - Sliced Thin and Chopped in Half
1/2 Cup Fresh Green Beans or Asparagus - Chopped
1/4 Cup Filtered Water
Salt and Pepper to taste

Top with:
Black Olives - 3 per bowl

Peaceful Preparation:

1. Prepare the pasta noodles as per package, use gluten-free if allergic. 
2. Place the sauce ingredients in a blender, blend until smooth. Place in a small pot over medium heat, cover and cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once done it will thicken up and be a deep red color. Cooking also enhances the flavors.
3. While the sauce is cooking squeeze a lemon or lime in a non stick skillet. Add the carrots, green beans or asparagus and water. Cover to steam for 10-15 minutes until desired consistency. Stir occasionally and season with salt and pepper.
   
4. Once the pasta is done, drain, place in the prepared sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes over low heat. Transfer to a large bowl to pull from or dish into 2-4 bowls. 
   
5. ​Top with the vegetables and 3 olives per bowl. Opt to sprinkle parsley or red pepper flakes on top. Serve hot! Could be paired with salad and bread, yum!