Veggie Packed Tomato Sauce

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Skill Level	Easy

Preparation Time	20 minutes	Total Time	80 minutes
Servings	6	Cost Per Serving	$1.30

1/2 tbsp	Olive Oil
4 cups	Tomato Puree or Crushed Tomatoes
1 cup	Water
2 tbsp	Tomato Paste
1 cup	Onion, diced
2 cloves	Garlic
1/2 cup	Carrot, grated
1 cup	Butternut Squash, grated
1/2 cup	Zucchini, grated
1 tsp	Dried Oregano
1 tsp	Dried Basil
To Taste	Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Heat oil in a medium sauce pot and sauté onions and garlic until softened. Add tomato paste and stir through.
Stir in the tomato puree, water, and grated vegetables.
Season with oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Stir well and simmer for one hour.
Puree sauce in a blender until smooth.
Serve with your favorite type of pasta.
Optional: Add ground beef, turkey or chicken in the first step and cook until brown, removing excess grease.
Tip: Make sauce ahead, throw it into the freezer and use it to make quick pasta dinners.

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