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Vegan Pasta Sauce

Vegan pasta sauce pin

A unique recipe for vegan pasta sauce with caperberries and olives. This rich vegetable sauce is completely customizable. Add or omit some of the ingredients, double/triple the quantities.

Vegan pasta sauce

It is a good base pasta sauce to have on hand and you can experiment with consistency or flavor profile.

Caperberries are an interesting addition to this vegan pasta sauce, but they can be omitted. Keep in mind that they are slightly different from capers, but what is more important they are not so salty. For that reason, I would not recommend substituting them with capers.

While this is a vegan pasta sauce, it can be enjoyed by anyone really. It’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free.

Vegan pasta sauce ingredients

Equipment needed to make vegetarian pasta sauce

A large skillet/frying pan or a medium pot/Dutch oven. I used a 4.5-quart Dutch oven, but you can use a smaller pot.

A wooden spoon for mixing

Blender or liquidizer to puree the veggies. Now, in my original recipe for veggie pasta sauce I skipped this step, so you don’t have to do this, if you don’t want to. However, I know many people prefer it this way.

Smooth pasta sauce in the blender

How to make vegan pasta sauce

First, sauté onions and leek. Then add bell pepper (any color will work and so will Italian pepper) and carrots that you have peeled with a vegetable peeler.

Let everything sauté for about 5 minutes, then add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for about 10 minutes.

Puree, cook a bit longer, taste and when you are happy with its taste, turn off the heat.

Pasta with vegan pasta sauce

Serving suggestions:

Vegans – mixed with pasta, zoodles and topped with nutritional yeast

Vegetarians (and others) – with pasta or zoodles and hard cheese like pecorino or parmesan, if you like.

Optional toppings/garnish:

  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • Roughly chopped pecans or walnuts to add some healthy fats to your diet
  • Parsley – again, fresh is the best!

Storage:

This vegetarian sauce for pasta stores well in the fridge. If stored properly (in a airtight container) it can last up to 4-5 days.

Always re-heat only as much as you need!

Homemade vegan pasta sauce

Pro tips when making vegan pasta sauce:

  • When doubling this recipe, make sure to use a pot, not a skillet.
  • The longer you saute your veggies, the tastier they get
  • Make sure to cook the sauce on low heat.
  • You can add vegetable broth instead of water, if you like. If you do, I recommend using the low sodium kind to avoid over-seasoning your pasta sauce.

This vegan pasta sauce was developed by me a few years ago. It has been updated recently with new photos, lots of tips and an improved recipe.

I hope you do give this easy vegetable pasta sauce a go and when you do, please let me know in the comments section.

More easy vegan recipes you might like:

  • Vegan Stuffing
  • Roasted Carrot Soup
  • Roasted Red Pepper Sauce – another delicious vegan pasta sauce recipe.
  • Blueberry Rhubarb Crisp
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Vegan Pasta Sauce

A unique recipe for vegan pasta sauce with caperberries and olives. This rich vegetable sauce is completely customizable.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time35 mins
Servings: 6 – 35 ounces of sauce (about 1 liter)
Calories: 96
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil , see note 1
  • 1 medium onion , minced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 leek , about 1 cup chopped
  • 1 small green bell pepper , 1 cup diced
  • 2 large carrots
  • ½ cup pitted black olives (50 grams)
  • ½ cup caperberries , stems removed, see note 2 (60 grams)
  • 1 can pureed tomatoes (14-ounce/400-milliliters), see note 3
  • 1 can water (from pureed tomatoes)
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper , see note 4
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Instructions 

  • In a medium pot (or large skillet/frying pan), heat the oil. Add minced onion, chopped leek and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    How to make vegan pasta sauce step 1
  • Add diced pepper and carrot strips and sauté for a further 5 minutes. Stir from time to time.
    How to make vegan pasta sauce step 2
  • Add olives, sliced caperberries, pureed tomatoes, water, salt and black pepper. Mix well. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for a further 10 minutes.
    How to make vegan pasta sauce step 3
  • When ready, puree in blender.
    How to make vegan pasta sauce step 4
  • Transfer it back to the same pot and cook for 5 minutes on low. Taste and add more seasoning if needed.
    How to make vegan pasta sauce step 5
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  1. For best results use a good quality olive oil. It’s good for you and also adds to the overall flavor of the sauce.
  2. Caperberries are not the same thing as capers. If you can’t buy them, omit them. I would not recommend using capers as they are way saltier.
  3. You can use either pureed tomatoes or tomato passata. Crushed tomatoes can be used too, but they might give you a lighter flavor and a thinner sauce.
  4. If you have a whole peppercorn mix, use it! Freshly cracked is best.
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: How to make pasta sauce, Vegan pasta sauce recipe
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Pasta Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
96
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
812
mg
35
%
Potassium
 
451
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
14
g
5
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
4715
IU
94
%
Vitamin C
 
22
mg
27
%
Calcium
 
55
mg
6
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Heather says

    16/01/2021 at 10:03

    Just made this sauce and it is so full of flavor! Great recipe and so easy to make!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      16/01/2021 at 10:18

      That’s great to hear, Heather! Thanks so much for your feedback.

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