Homemade Tomato Sauce Kid Approved!

Dairy-Free | Gluten-Free | Kid Approved | No Added Sugars | Vegan | Vegetarian | WIC Friendly | Other | Egg-Free | Nut-Free

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

Homemade Tomato Sauce
6
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

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

What goes in Homemade Tomato Sauce?

Canned Diced Tomatoes
Canned Diced Tomatoes
Carrots
Carrots
Chopped Onions
Chopped Onions
Garlic Cloves
Garlic Cloves
Canned Crushed Tomatoes
Crushed Canned Tomatoes

Nutritional Information
(Per Serving)

CALORIES
90
TOTAL FAT
5g
SODIUM
30mg
TOTAL CARBS
8g
PROTEIN
2g
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