Fresh Tomato Sauce

Yield: 2 cups (480 ml)




Time: 2-3 minutes
Speed: Variable to High
Cook: 35-40 minutes

Ingredients

6 medium Roma tomatoes, quartered
1 small onion, peeled, halved
1 small carrot, halved
2 tablespoons (30 ml) tomato paste
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
 
1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4. Blend for 2-3 minutes.
5. Pour into saucepan. Simmer for 35-40 minutes. Serve over pasta.

Health Classification: Low Fat, Low Cholesterol, Heart Healthy, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
 
Meal Type: Sauces
 

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/4 cup (60 ml)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 20  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 113mg
Potassium 378mg
Total Carbohydrate 9g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 4g  
Protein 2g  
Vitamin A 60%
  • Vitamin C 18%
    Calcium 3%
  • Iron 4%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
      Calories: 2000 2500
    Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
    Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
    Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
    Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
    Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
    Calories per gram:
    Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4