I say replace sugar with carrots in any tomato recipe. Additional veggies are a sneaky way to get them into the kids. Add olive oil near end of cooking to preserve its flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped – or more to taste
- ¼ cup coarsely chopped carrot
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 (29 ounce) can tomato puree
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Place green bell pepper, carrot, and garlic cloves into a food processor and pulse a few times until the vegetables are very finely chopped.
Step 2
Transfer chopped vegetables into a large saucepan. Stir in tomato puree, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, basil, and red pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir in olive oil and simmer 1 to 2 more minutes. Sauce may be refrigerated up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 20 | |
Calories 50 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat2g | 3% |
Saturated Fat0g | 2% |
Sodium215mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrate8g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein2g | |
Vitamin C13mg | 67% |
Calcium29mg | 2% |
Iron1mg | 8% |
Potassium320mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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