Cereales y Granos

Meatless spaghetti sauce

Meatless spaghetti sauce
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Ingredient Information

Name

Meatless spaghetti sauce

Category

Cereales y Granos

Popularity

25 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Meatless spaghetti sauce is a delicious sauce based primarily on tomatoes and spices, ideal for those looking for a vegetarian or vegan option to accompany their pasta. This sauce stands out for its intense flavor and versatility, providing moisture and a flavor-packed touch to spaghetti without the need to use meat.

Its origin lies in Italian tradition, where tomato sauce is a fundamental element in Mediterranean cuisine. Over time, versions that exclude meat have been developed to cater to more diverse diets, while maintaining the authentic essence of the dish.

Among its properties, meatless spaghetti sauce is low in fat and cholesterol, rich in antioxidants thanks to the tomato, and a good source of vitamins A and C. Furthermore, it provides a nutritious base to which other ingredients such as vegetables, fresh herbs, or plant-based proteins can be added.

In different Latin American countries, this sauce may be called tomato sauce for pasta, meatless tomato sauce, or simply vegetarian spaghetti dressing. In all cases, it refers to a sauce that highlights the flavor of tomatoes and seasonings, without including meat products.

Nutritional Properties

1.5g
fiber
350mg
sodium
20mcg
folate
220mg
potassium
6g
sugars
40
calories
3000mcg
lycopene
1g
proteins
10mg
vitamin c
0.5g
total fats
8g
carbohydrates

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