Veggie-Packed Spaghetti Sauce
If you’ve ever tried to get more vegetables into your meals (or into your kids’ meals), this veggie-packed spaghetti sauce is about to become your go-to.
Ingredients
- 3 bell peppers red, yellow, orange
- 1 cup broccoli
- 1 cup kale
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 jars marinara sauce 24 ounce jars
Seasonings:
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp sage
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
Instructions
- Blend all vegetables in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté vegetables for 5–7 minutes.
- Add all seasonings and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Push veggies aside and brown ground beef in the center.
- Mix together and add marinara sauce.
- Simmer on low for 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
Tips for the Best Sauce
- Blend the veggies well so they fully melt into the sauce
- Let it simmer — this is where the flavor really develops
- Use a good quality marinara for the best base flavor
- Add a splash of pasta water if you want a thinner sauce