GARDEN-FRESH PIZZA SAUCE

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This sauce is so healthy because of all the vegetables in it," writes Helen Lipko of Martinsburg, Pennsylvania. "I freeze it in 1-cup portions so it's always on hand for quick pizzas."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick saucepan, saute the mushrooms, onion and peppers in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, basil, oregano, garlic powder and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until sauce reaches desired thickness, stirring occasionally. , Stir in pepper; cook 5 minutes longer. Spread desired amount over a pizza crust, or cool and then refrigerate or freeze. Sauce may be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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