HIDDEN VEGGIES PASTA SAUCE | FUSSY EATER MEAL IDEAS | KERRY WHELPDALE

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor, while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while canola oil is a budget-friendly option.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is healthier, while water can be used to cut costs.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: black pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Black pepper adds heat without extra calories, while paprika is a milder alternative.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until translucent.

Stir in diced carrots, courgettes, and peppers; cook until softened.

Add chopped celery; cook until softened.

Pour in chopped tomatoes and veggie stock; stir to combine.

Add mixed herbs, oregano, salt, and pepper; mix well.

Bring sauce to a simmer; reduce heat to low and cover.

Let sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

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