Tomato sauce in a glass jar with fresh tomatoes and herbs on a wooden serving board.

Hearty Tomato Sauce

Ingredients 

  • 1 Onion Medium
  • 4 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Carrot Medium
  • 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Basil Dried
  • ½ teaspoon Oregano Dried
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes 28 ounces, no salt added

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Box Grater
  • Medium Pot with Lid

Instructions

  • Peel and rinse onion, garlic, and carrot.
  • Dice onion. Shred carrot using a grater. Mince garlic.
  • In a medium pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, garlic, and carrot. Cook until onion is soft, about 3 minutes.
  • Add basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Notes

  • Add ground turkey or lean ground beef to make a meat sauce. Cook meat and drain fat. Add veggies and proceed with recipe.
  • Make a double batch of sauce. Freeze extra for later use.
  • Add diced zucchini, peppers, mushrooms, or other vegetables if you like.
  • Try adding 1-2 Tablespoons of balsamic vinegar with the spices, for a different flavor.
  • Serve over whole grain pasta. Or, use in place of canned tomato sauce in other recipes.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Hearty Tomato Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
78
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
280
mg
12
%
Potassium
 
459
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
1988
IU
40
%
Vitamin C
 
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
 
60
mg
6
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Basil, Carrot, Carrots, Crushed Tomatoes, Garlic, Gluten Free, Onion, Oregano, Tomato, Tomato Sauce, Vegan, Vegetarian