Fresh Tomato Sauce Vitamix

By carolync

Ingredients

• 6 medium Roma tomatoes, quartered or 4 cups (665 g, 23.5 oz) chopped
• 1 small onion, peeled, halved or about 1/3 cup (48 g, 1.7 oz) chopped
• 1 small carrot, halved or about 1/3 cup (51 g, 1.8 oz) chopped
• 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

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

Select Variable 1.

Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.

Blend for 1 minute, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.

Pour into a saucepan. Simmer for 35-40 minutes. Serve over pasta.