Marinara glitter-style

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Glitter up your pasta with Marinara glitter-style
in Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion , chopped finely
2 stalks celery , chopped fine
1 green bell peppers or 1 red bell pepper , chopped finely
1 carrot , peeled and shredded
3 cloves garlic , minced fine
3 large mushrooms , sliced or chopped to preference
1 can tomato paste
1 can stewed tomatoes or ( 28 ounce ) can crushed tomatoes
1 beef bouillon cube
1/2 cup red wine , to taste
6 sprigs fresh Italian parsley , chopped fine
8 fresh basil leaves , chopped fine or 2 tablespoons frozen homemade pesto sauce
fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 pinch finely ground fennel
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 pinch hot pepper flakes ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
169
Sugar
7g
Fat
8g
Marinara glitter-style is a twist on a classic Italian pasta sauce. This version is loaded with vegetables, giving it a healthier and more flavorful profile. The sauce is great to make in advance and freeze for an easy weekday dinner. It's also perfect to serve to guests as a vegetarian option, or to spice up a traditional spaghetti and meatball dinner. The addition of red wine and parmesan cheese gives it a unique flavor and adds depth to the sauce.

Instructions

1.Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2.Add onion, celery and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
3.Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4.Add mushrooms and carrot and cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
5.Add tomato paste, stewed tomatoes or crushed tomatoes, beef bouillon cube, red wine, parsley, basil, pepper, nutmeg, fennel, sugar and parmesan cheese.
6.Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
7.Add hot pepper flakes (optional) and stir well.
8.Serve over your favorite pasta and enjoy!

PROS

The Marinara glitter-style is a flavorful pasta sauce that can make a quick and easy weekday dinner.

The sauce is also vegetarian and can be made vegan by omitting the parmesan cheese.

CONS

The recipe calls for red wine which might not be suitable for some people, especially kids and those with alcohol intolerance or religious/cultural restrictions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Marinara glitter-style is a healthy food option for those looking to eat more vegetables in their diet and cut back on meat consumption.
It’s also rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A and C, iron, and potassium.

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