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Tomato Sauce with Hidden Veggies

A rich, smooth homemade tomato sauce packed with hidden vegetables for a delicious, nutritious family meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dinner, Sauce
Cuisine: Italian, Vegetarian
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tomato Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 1 small zucchini, diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp sugar optional
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Blender or immersion blender
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened.
  2. Add garlic, carrot, zucchini, and bell pepper. Cook for 7–8 minutes until tender.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 20–25 minutes until vegetables are soft.
  5. Blend the sauce until smooth using an immersion or regular blender.
  6. Return to the pot, adjust seasoning, and simmer for another 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

This sauce can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for 3 months.