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Hearty Tomato Sauce

Course Sauce
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Basil, Carrot, Carrots, Crushed Tomatoes, Garlic, Gluten Free, Onion, Oregano, Tomato, Tomato Sauce, Vegan, Vegetarian
Dietary Need Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Cooking Method Stovetop
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 78kcal

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Box Grater
  • Medium Pot with Lid

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

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

Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1988IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg