Description
Enjoy a flavorful and nutritious Hidden Veggie Marinara Sauce that’s perfect for pasta or as a pizza base. Packed with a variety of vegetables, this homemade sauce is a delicious way to sneak in extra nutrients for picky eaters.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Mix:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup chopped mushrooms
Sauce Base:
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- Fresh chopped basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion until softened. Add garlic, carrots, zucchini, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Cook until tender.
- Prepare Sauce: Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, herbs, seasonings, and optional ingredients. Simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender to puree the sauce until smooth.
- Adjust and Serve: Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve warm over pasta or as a pizza sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- This sauce freezes well for up to 3 months.
- For extra veggies, consider adding spinach or butternut squash.
- Great for picky eaters!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
