Fresh Tomato Sauce

This is a fat free and low sodium alternative to jarred and traditional tomato based sauces. It is so good, you don't realize it's actually healthy! It's great on my Summer Pasta Primavera too!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 5 -6  medium tomatoes
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  green pepper (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 1  cup onion, diced
• 3  tablespoons no-added-salt tomato paste
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced mushrooms (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
•  salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Dice tomatoes. (you can blanch and remove skins first if desired).
2. Chop and seed green pepper (if desired).
3. Combine all ingredients in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes.
4. If you prefer a smoother sauce, pour into a food processor and blend.