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

Yield: 1 Quart jar, or about 3 1/2 cups sauce

Ingredients:

• 6-7 Roma tomatoes
• 1 6 oz. can tomato paste
• 1/2 large onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 drop doTERRA Basil essential oil
• 1 drop doTERRA Oregano essential oil
• 1 drop doTERRA Lemon essential oil
• 1 tsp. agave or 1/4 tsp. stevia
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 Tbsp. flax meal

Instructions

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

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).

Tips #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 make 2 batches? Freeze the extra jar for later!