Vitamix: Fresh Tomato Sauce

By pavaldez

Ingredients

• 6 medium Roma tomatoes, quartered or 4 cups chopped
• 1 small onion, peeled, halved or about 1/3 cup chopped
• 1 small carrot, halved or about 1/3 cup chopped
• 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

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.

2. Select Variable 1.

3. Turn machine on and slowly 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.