Ingredients
2 large tins of Country Range Chopped Tomatoes
3 tbsp Country Range Tomato Paste
2 tbsp Country Range Dried Oregano
2 tbsp Country Range Dried Basil
1 tbsp Country Range Dried Mixed Herbs
25g Country Range Vegetable Bouillon Mix dissolved in 1ltr of water
2kg of a selection of chopped vegetables, we like a mix of at least 4-5 including butternut, sweet potato, swede, courgette, celeriac, aubergine, tomatoes or mushrooms.
2 tbsp olive oil
2 chopped onions
4-5 carrots
4-5 sticks of celery
5-6 garlic cloves
Method
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Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan, add the onions and cook on a low heat until soft.
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Add the additional veg and cook for 5 more minutes.
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Add the garlic and tomato paste. Cook for a few minutes then add the chopped tomatoes and oregano, basil and mixed herbs.
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Season with pepper (we don’t add salt as this sauce is made for children) and simmer for 20-30mins, blend with a stick blender and store or use as needed.
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To bulk and add some protein we sometimes add 200g of red lentils.
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Serve with your favourite pasta or use as a base for your chilli or Bolognese.