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February 5, 2016 · Updated June 19, 2020 · Leave a Comment

The Best Pasta Sauce EVER

Healthy· Main Dishes· Recipes· Vegetables

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I’m sure this isn’t the first time you’ve seen a recipe advertised as the “best pasta sauce ever,” and of course it is always going to be subjective. But in my humble opinion, THIS is the best pasta sauce EVER! It tastes so fresh — like a garden in a bowl — and is a MAJOR crowd-pleaser!

This spaghetti sauce is SO amazingly flavor-packed--it tastes like a garden in a bowl! The "secret ingredient" makes this the best pasta sauce ever!!Affiliate1One of my husband’s favorite things to make is pasta/spaghetti (we used gluten free quinoa noodles for this one), and I’ve always loved his sauce. However, a couple weeks ago he decided to kick things up a notch with a completely unexpected “secret ingredient” which took his usual recipe to a new level. I took one bite and declared it the best pasta sauce ever — and I meant it!

So what is the “secret ingredient?”

In addition to his usual ingredient (listed below), he added two jars of hearts of palm. Eaten alone, they bear an uncanny resemblance in taste to mozzarella cheese, so they give this dish a touch of cheesy flavor, even though it’s completely dairy-free (which is awesome for those that are lactose-intolerant like me!)

Here’s what you need to make The Best Pasta Sauce EVER:

  • 2 24oz jars/cans of pasta sauce of your choosing (for the base)
  • 2 14oz jars hearts of palm
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 large or 2 small colored bell peppers, diced
  • 1 large or 2 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 TB mirin (Japanese cooking wine)
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • pinch fresh basil, chopped (optional)

Note: My husband always cooks enough to have plenty of leftovers — this recipe could probably serve 8 people at one meal. If you don’t want to make quite as much, you could half the amounts.

This spaghetti sauce is SO amazingly flavor-packed--it tastes like a garden in a bowl! The "secret ingredient" makes this the best pasta sauce ever!!STEP ONE: In a large sauté pan, cook diced onions and peppers until soft. Add canned tomatoes. If you’re adding meat to your sauce, this would be the time. (We’ve used both Italian sausage and chicken breast and both are fantastic in this dish

This spaghetti sauce is SO amazingly flavor-packed--it tastes like a garden in a bowl! The "secret ingredient" makes this the best pasta sauce ever!!STEP TWO: While veggies are browning, combine pasta sauce, hearts of palm, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder in food processor. (We love the Big Mouth Food Processor—ours has lasted us years!) Blend until evenly chopped.

STEP THREE: Add sauce mixture from food processor to the sauté pan. For maximum flavor, allow to reduce on low heat for about an hour. (If you’re in a bit of a time crunch, you can cook on medium-low heat for 30 minutes instead.) Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.

This spaghetti sauce is SO amazingly flavor-packed--it tastes like a garden in a bowl! The "secret ingredient" makes this the best pasta sauce ever!!

Here’s a printable version of the Best Pasta Sauce EVER Recipe:

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The Best Pasta Sauce EVER

This is the best pasta sauce EVER and super simple to make in your own kitchen!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 231kcal
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Ingredients

  • 2 24 oz jars/cans of pasta sauce of your choosing for the base
  • 2 14 oz jars hearts of palm
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 large or 2 small colored bell peppers diced
  • 1 large or 2 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 TB mirin Japanese cooking wine
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • pinch fresh basil chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large sauté pan, cook diced onions and peppers until soft. Add canned tomatoes. If you're adding meat to your sauce, this would be the time. (We've used both Italian sausage and chicken breast and both are fantastic in this dish.)
  • While veggies are browning, combine pasta sauce, hearts of palm, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder in food processor. Blend until evenly chopped.
  • Add sauce mixture from food processor to the sauté pan. For maximum flavor, allow to reduce on low heat for about an hour. (If you're in a bit of a time crunch, you can cook on medium-low heat for 30 minutes instead.) Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 7g | Sodium: 1060mg | Potassium: 2974mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 1940IU | Vitamin C: 71.5mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 5.3mg

This spaghetti sauce is SO amazingly flavor-packed--it tastes like a garden in a bowl! The "secret ingredient" makes this the best pasta sauce ever!!

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Stacey is the creator of The Soccer Mom Blog, a Houston Texas mom blog that focuses on positive living for women and families. She loves to share real food recipes, money-saving tips, parenting encouragement, kids activities, DIY tutorials, home hacks, fitness, and so much more! To get to know Stacey even better, click here.
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