Taste of Italy - Homemade Spaghetti Sauce [Vegan, Gluten-Free + Oil-Free]

Tonight we had a little Taste of Italy with some Homemade Spaghetti Sauce. Fresh, ripe, roma tomatoes, red onion, garlic, mushrooms, herbs and a little pepper bring this sauce to life! It can be enjoyed chunky or blended into a smooth sauce. It will have you singing Dean Martin - That's Amore in no time, or at least that was my personal experience!! 

"When the stars make you drool just like a pasta fazool
That's amore"

The aroma fills the air, the flavors burst, and not one single bite was leftover as we licked the bowls and pots clean. Each noodle and drop of sauce was consumed in great delight! There is something so special about homemade food, especially when you add amore! : ) My husband perked up and asked if I was making homemade sauce, I smiled and said yes, he replied most people would run to the store and grab a jar of sauce. I used to be one of those people! Now, I'm thrilled to be making our own homemade version. This was inspired from a recipe in The Artistic Vegan Cookbook: An Alchemical Transformation due to be released at the end of this month! It has so many wonderful recipes that have never been released, I hope you pre-order a copy now to gain access to over 150 vegan + gluten-free recipes. I get SO hungry as I prepare the book looking at page after page of good food. I can't help but share a taste of what to expect with you all tonight. 

Total Time: 35 Minutes | Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Cook Time: 25 Minutes | Serves: 2 Hungry People 

Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Soy-Free

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Package Gluten-Free Spaghetti Noodles 
• 5 TBSP water
• 1 Small to Medium Red Onion Diced
• 6 Roma Tomatoes - Chopped
• 1 Serrano Pepper - Sliced
• 4 Cloves Garlic - Sliced
• 6 Button Mushrooms - Sliced
• 1 tsp Garlic Salt
• 1 1/2 tsp each Red Pepper Flakes and Black Pepper
• 1/2 Cup Fresh Parsley
• 2 tbsp. Marjoram/Oregano
• 1/2-1 tsp Fresh Rosemary 

Peaceful Preparation: 

1. Prepare the pasta noodles as per the package. I really like Delallo Gluten-Free Spaghetti made with corn and rice.  While cooking, make the sauce. Once the noodles are done, drain and set aside. 
2. Heat the water in a deep pan over med high heat, saute onions for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes, until they start falling apart.
3. Add the garlic and Serrano pepper, saute for 5-7 minutes to thicken. Add the mushrooms, herbs, and seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat, place the sauce ingredients in blender, burp edge and blend to make a smooth sauce or opt to use as is - chunky! Makes about 3.5 cups.
5. Place the drained noodles in the same pan the sauce was made in, pour the sauce over the noodles. Heat for 2 minutes to incorporate the flavor and serve! Mamma Mia! 

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We recently double checked a recipe from The Artistic Vegan Cookbook here is a glimpse of what you can expect! The dessert section is full of savory treats.