Vitamix: Spicy Tomato Sauce

By pavaldez

Ingredients

• 4 (265 g) Roma tomatoes, halved
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons (25 g) light cream cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 (10 g) jalapeno pepper, seeded
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

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 1 minute or until desired consistency is reached.

5. Pour into saucepan and simmer for 30 minutes.







Notes:
For extra spicy, leave a few jalapeno seeds in pepper.
Sauce is reduced to 1 cup (240 ml) after simmering.