We have had tomatoes running out our ears from our farmer’s co-op!  So what better thing to do with them all then make jars of tomato sauce for pasta, toppings for chicken, or for a soup base.  When you are done, you can freeze it in freezer safe containers (that are BPA free of course!) or store in glass jars in the fridge to use that week.

HealthyOates Tomato Sauce

INGREDIENTS:

• 6-7 Roma tomatoes (I use whatever I have in the fridge!)
• 1 6 oz. can tomato paste
• 1/2 large onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tsp. basil or 4 fresh leaves
• 1/2 tsp. oregano or 3-4 fresh leaves
• 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. agave or 1/4 tsp. stevia
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 3 Tbsp. Shaklee Instant Protein
• 1 Tbsp. flax meal

DIRECTIONS:

Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.  Blend less if you like your sauce more chunky.  Place sauce in a large pot on the stove.  Bring to a boil; reduce heat to simmer. Continue cooking for 10-15 minutes until turns dark red.  Let cool. Pour into storage container or enjoy immediately

Makes 1 Quart jar, or about 3 1/2 cups sauce.

Tips:

1. I only remove the core of the tomato and throw the rest of it in. No need to peel or seed! That’s all the good stuff (if it’s an organic tomato).
2. After mixing the first batch, throw in a second batch and blend. You already have all the stuff out, why not double the recipe and cook 2 batches?  Freeze the extra jar for later!
3. Make sure to add in the protein! This includes a highly bio-available source of vegetable protein that contains all 23 amino acids and is non GMO into your diet!