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Hidden Vegetable Tomato Sauce

Hidden vegetable tomato sauce in a pot.

Kids and adults alike love this rich sauce, which includes carrots and cauliflower!

Ingredients

  • 4 large sliced carrots
  • ½ chopped onion
  • 4 smashed garlic cloves
  • ½ cauliflower head, cut into florets
  • 28oz peeled roma tomatoes
  • 1 small bunch basil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large stock pot, sauté sliced carrots, chopped onion, smashed garlic cloves and cauliflower florets. Sauté for 5-10 minutes or until fragrant and beginning to brown.
  2. Add peeled roma tomatoes and basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 30-45 minutes or until vegetables are very tender and sauce has thickened and reduced a bit.
  3. Use an immersion blender or puree in batches in a blender until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.