Ultimate Pizza Sauce
Description
Freezable, easy to prepare, and stuffed with vegetables, this really is the ultimate pizza sauce--no more store-bought needed!
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2 cups diced carrots
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1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
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1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
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2 cups diced onions
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4 cloves garlic, diced
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3 tablespoons tomato paste
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4 fluid ounces red wine
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2 (27 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
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.
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.
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.