Vitamix: Tomato Sauce for Pizza

By pavaldez

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/2 cup (80 g) chopped yellow onion
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram (optional)
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes, drained
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) tomato paste

Preparation

Step 1

1. Saute garlic, onion and dried herbs in 1 tablespoon of olive oil for 5 minutes.

2. Place sauteed mixture and remaining ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.

3. Select Variable 1.

4. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 5 or 6.

5. Blend for 1-2 minutes or until sauce is as coarse or smooth as desired.







Note: This makes enough sauce for 3 to 4 (9-inch/22.5 cm) pizza crusts.