Easy Tomato Sauce

As the name implies, this five-ingredient recipe is easy enough to make in a pinch and includes broth, tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs.

fresh tomato sauce with herbs

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable stock
  • 2 cans (800 g) plum tomatoes
  • 3 ounces (100 g) tomato paste
  • 2 small garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 cup (15 g) Italian flat leaf parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt, optional
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Run the Hot Soup Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.  Blend for 5 minutes 45 seconds.

Chef's Notes

Using the canned plum tomatoes gives a robust flavor, if using fresh tomatoes it will have a slightly raw flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable stock
  • 2 Tablespoon (800 g) low sodium plum tomatoes
  • 3 ounces (100 g) tomato paste
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 cup (15 g) Italian flat leaf parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt, optional
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place broth, tomatoes, paste, garlic, and herbs into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
  3. Blend for 5 minutes 45 seconds, or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid.

Chef's Notes

Using the canned plum tomatoes gives a robust flavor, if using fresh tomatoes it will have a slightly raw flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable stock
  • 2 cans (800 g) low sodium plum tomatoes
  • 3 ounces (100 g) tomato paste
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 cup (15 g) Italian flat leaf parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt, optional
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place broth, tomatoes, paste, garlic, and herbs into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
  3. Blend for 5 minutes 45 seconds, or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid.

Chef's Notes

Using the canned plum tomatoes gives a robust flavor, if using fresh tomatoes it will have a slightly raw flavor.