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Get the recipe: Friday Night Pizza Sauce (with Hidden Veggies)

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Looking for a flavorful pizza sauce you can whip up while your oven pre-heats? Then this is the pizza sauce for you! This kid-friendly Hidden Veggie Pizza Sauce is perfect for pizza, pasta, or dipping—and it comes together in just 15 minutes. It’s freezer-friendly, packed with hidden veggies, and basically the homemade pizza night cheat code.
Yield: 3 cups
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Author: Michele Olivier
Course: Main Course
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Ingredients 

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2-1 cup carrots, shredded or finely chopped (see notes)
  • 1 28 oz can peeled whole tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp oregano or Italian seasoning

Instructions 

  • In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add the olive oil and let warm for 2 minutes. Add in the garlic and carrots and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add in the tomatoes, tomato puree, salt, and oregano. Turn heat to medium and let simmer for a minimum of 8-10 minutes.
  • Transfer to a blender and puree for 1-2 minutes or until smooth. You can also use a hand immersion blender. Let cool slightly and use it for a pizza.

Notes

Note on Tomatoes: I prefer to use Italian San Marzano tomatoes for this recipe. If your sauce is too acidic, then you can add in 1-2 tsp of honey (for 1 year olds and older) or butter to calm it down.
Note on Carrots/Zucchini: I originally made this recipe with only carrots, but now I do half carrots and half zucchini with similar taste. 
Expert Tips
  • If using whole carrots or fresh zucchini, no need to worry about chopping your veggies too small, as you'll use your blender to puree everything together at the end.
  • You can easily make a double batch of this hidden veggie pizza sauce and freeze what you don’t need for later.
  • Freeze this pizza sauce in ice-cube trays, freezer-safe jars, or silicone molds for the perfect portion when you need it.
How to Store and Freeze: Store this pizza sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. To defrost – take the sauce out of the freezer and put it into the fridge 1-2 days before you want to use it. If you are in a rush, you can always take it out of the freezer, and place it into a sink full of hot water for 15 minutes before placing the sauce into a saucepan and reheating it on the stove. It will still be a lump of sauce but as it gets hot, it will thin out.

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