Description
Hidden Veggie Marinara Sauce Crispy is the perfect way to sneak in essential nutrients while enjoying a delicious, robust pasta sauce. This unique recipe combines savory canned tomatoes with hidden vegetables like carrots and bell peppers, delivering flavor without compromising on health. Ideal for busy weeknights, this versatile sauce can be paired with pasta, used as a pizza base, or served as a dipping sauce. Quick to prepare and easy to store for meal prep, this marinara sauce will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium carrot, finely grated
- 1 medium bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add grated carrot and chopped bell pepper; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and stir to combine.
- Mix in dried oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg