Hidden Garden Pasta Sauce for Children

Submitted by Queen of Everything

"This is a great way to get those veggies into children of all ages. Serve as a pizza sauce or over pasta with meatballs."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 45mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup eggplant, grated
• 1 cup zucchini, grated
• 1 cup carrot, grated
• 1 cup frozen spinach, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 28 ounces cold water
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, chiffanade
• salt
• pepper

directions

1. In large, heavy bottomed pot, heat oil over medium-low heat.
2. Add onion, eggplant, zuchini and carrot and saute until tender.
3. Add garlic and tomato paste and saute 2 minutes more, being careful not to allow garlic to brown.
4. Add remaining tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste and water.
5. Cover pot and bring to a simmer.
6. Vent pot lid and allow to simmer for 2 hours.
7. Add spinach and simmer for 10-15 minutes more.
8. Add basil during last 2-3 minutes of cooking time.