Homemade Tomato Sauce
Enjoy this savory sauce with or without turkey or lean ground beef.
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
Equipment & Utensils
- Cutting board
- Vegetable peeler
- Box grater
- Can opener
- Medium pot with lid
- Knife
- Mixing spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
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.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
1/2 cup
Per serving
Amount
Calories
90
Total Fat
5g
Sodium
30mg
Total Carbohydrate
8g
Protein
2g
