If you're anything like me and have a crazy busy Brady Bunch family or even if you aren't and just like to try new things or eat more healthy give this pasta sauce a chance. It's a great solution from the jarred sauces that are often very high in sodium and sugar and low in actual nutrition. The pickiest of our four kids actually said this was his favorite pasta sauce, I nearly had a heart attack, of course he didn't actually know what was in it. Make an extra batch or two and keep it frozen for a quick sauce on busy nights.
Adapted from The Six O'Clock Scramble's Sneaky Tomato Sauce
· 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
· 1 small yellow onion (preferably a sweet Vidalia onion), finely diced
· 10 baby carrots, or 2 large carrots, finely diced
· 2 tsp. minced garlic, (3 - 4 cloves)
· 28 oz. crushed tomatoes
· 2 cans 15 oz. tomato sauce
· 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
In a large heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and garlic and sauté them for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are slightly softened. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, and sugar and simmer it gently for about 15 minutes. Puree the sauce in a large food processor, in batches if necessary. Refrigerate then freeze unused sauce for later.
I like this one. :-)
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