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3) Hidden-Veggie Spaghetti Sauce

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 medium carrot grated (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 small zucchini grated (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 bell pepper finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste optional, for thickness
  • 1/2 cup water or low-sodium broth

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium.
  2. Cook onion until soft, 4–5 minutes. Stir often.
  3. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Don’t let it burn.
  4. Stir in grated carrot, zucchini, and bell pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes.
  5. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt, pepper, and water. Stir.
  6. Simmer 10–15 minutes, stirring now and then.
  7. Taste and adjust salt. If you want it smoother, pulse with an immersion blender.
  8. Serve over pasta or use in meatballs or lasagna.