Freezer Hidden Vegetable Tomato Sauce
A smooth tomato sauce packed with carrot, courgette, pepper and lentils that picky eaters never spot. Freeze in portions.
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.43 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan. Cook the onion, carrot, courgette and pepper for 10 minutes, stirring, until softened.
10 min - 2
Add the garlic, tomato purée and oregano and stir for 1 minute.
- 3
Add the tomatoes, lentils and water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 30 minutes, until the lentils are soft.
30 min - 4
Add the basil and blend with a stick blender until completely smooth.
- 5
Cool fully. Freeze flat in bags in portions of about 2 servings. It keeps for 3 months.
- 6
Thaw overnight or heat from frozen with a splash of water. Stir through pasta, spread on pizza bases or use as a dipping sauce.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.