Ultimate Pizza Sauce

Freezable, easy to prepare, and stuffed with vegetables, this really is the ultimate pizza sauce--no more store-bought needed!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr
• Calories: 86 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups diced carrots
• 4 cloves garlic, diced
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cups diced onions
• 4 fluid ounces red wine
• 2 (27 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 0.5 cup diced green bell pepper
• 0.5 cup diced red bell pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute carrots and bell peppers, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic and saute to desired softness, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add tomato paste to the pot and distribute evenly. Pour in red wine and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to deglaze; reduce heat to low. Add diced tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

Blend the red sauce to desired thickness using an immersion blender or food processor. Simmer further for enhanced flavor, at least 1 hour, or until ready to use.