Sauces Recipe » Hearty Homemade Tomato Sauce

Here is a great homemade tomato sauce which is fairly simple to make. Although it tastes rich, you will be surprised to know that except for the olive oil, it is all vegetables. It truly tastes like one of those sauces you have always tried to make. Sometimes the answer is easier than the question.

Ingredients

• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• ¾ cup finely chopped carrots
• ¾ cup finely chopped red bell peppers
• 4 stalks celery, finely chopped
• ½ large onion, chopped
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• salt to taste

Cooking Directions

1. In a large pot combine tomatoes, garlic, carrots, bell peppers, celery, onion, parsley, oregano, olive oil and salt. Bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer on medium heat for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

• calories169.2
• carbohydrateContent12.9 g
• fatContent11.6 g
• fiberContent4 g
• proteinContent2.8 g
• saturatedFatContent1.7 g
• sodiumContent298.2 mg
• sugarContent6.7 g