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Sneaky Tomato Sauce Recipe

This incredibly simple tomato sauce recipe, adapted from a vintage Delicious magazine, is a sneaky way to pack extra veggies into your kids' meals! Bursting with flavor and hidden goodness, this smooth and vibrant sauce is perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce. Get ready to enjoy a healthy and delicious meal the whole family will love!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 174.2 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Sneaky Tomato Sauce

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How to Make Sneaky Tomato Sauce

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion, 1 leek (white and light green parts only), 2 celery stalks, 1 medium zucchini, and 1 medium capsicum (any color), all chopped. Cook covered for 10 minutes, or until softened, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add 1 cup of cubed pumpkin or butternut squash and cook uncovered for 5 minutes, or until soft and mushy, stirring to combine with the other vegetables.
  3. Stir in 1 (28-ounce) can of crushed tomatoes. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and carefully puree until completely smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender (in batches if needed).
  5. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Add a splash of water if needed to reach your desired consistency.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

73g

Fat

1g

Carbs

13g

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