Homemade Pizza Sauce Made Lighter

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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.

Submitted by 1st Grambo
Updated on January 14, 2022
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
10 cups
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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

  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.

  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)

50 Calories
2g Fat
8g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 50
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 215mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 13mg 15%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 320mg 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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