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Homemade Tomato Sauce

Enjoy this savory sauce with or without turkey or lean ground beef.

Servings

50 minutes

Total Time

$0.75

Cost per serving *

Serving size:	1/2 cup
Prep time:	30 minutes
Cook time:	20 minutes
Total time:	50 minutes
Equipment:	Cutting board Vegetable peeler Box grater Can opener Medium pot with lid
Utensils:	Knife Mixing spoon Measuring cups and spoons

* Cost and availability of recipe ingredients may vary across different regions of Ohio. Cost per serving information should be used as a general guide when considering recipe cost.

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Ingredients

2 onions, diced

8 cloves garlic, minced OR 3 tablespoons garlic powder

2 medium carrots, grated

2 tablespoons olive oil OR vegetable oil

1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning OR Celebrate Your Plate Italian Seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

1 teaspoon black pepper

2 28 ounce cans no salt added crushed tomatoes

Instructions

Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, tops of cans, and produce.
In a medium-sized pot over medium heat, add oil, onion, garlic, and carrots. Cook until onions soften, about 3-5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Increase heat and bring the sauce to a boil.
Reduce heat and cover pot. Allow sauce to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Tips

Add cooked ground turkey, or lean ground beef to make a meat sauce. Cook meat and drain fat, add to veggies, and proceed with recipe.
Cool sauce. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Try adding 1-2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar with the spices for a different flavor.

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