Perfect-for-anything Red Sauce (with or without meat)

This red sauce is a versatile tomato-based sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes to add flavor, richness, and depth including pasta, soups, stuffed peppers, and for dipping.

Ingredients

• 3 oz ground beef - cooked, can substitute diced chicken or omit meat for a vegetarian option
• 12 oz tomato sauce - canned
• 5 oz diced tomatoes - canned
• 2/3 cups carrots - minced
• 2/3 cups celery - chopped fine
• 1/2 cup onion - diced
• 3/4 garlic clove - minced
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1 tsp grape seed oil - or olive oil

Instructions

1. Add oil to a large pan on medium heat. Then add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic and cook for about 10-15 minutes until soft.
2. To your large pan, add the tomatoes and tomato sauce. Add in oregano and crushed red pepper (more if you enjoy spicy food).
3. If you’re adding meat, cook the meat in a separate pan until done, and then stir it into the sauce to finish up!

Nutrition (per serving)