Simple Tomato Sauce

Simple Tomato Sauce
Simple Tomato Sauce might be just the sauce you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. Watching your figure? This gluten free, primal, and vegetarian recipe has 337 calories, 5g of protein, and 26g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. If you have olive oil, carrot, garlic, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Instructions

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In a large casserole pot or Dutch over, heat oil over medium high heat.
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Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 to 10 minutes.
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Add celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper.
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Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 to 10 minutes.
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Add tomatoes and bay leaves and simmer uncovered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick.
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Remove bay leaves and check for seasoning. If sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors.
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Add 1/2 the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
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If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to 6 months.
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Ready In1 h, 35 m.
Servings6
Health Score13
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