Vegetable Marinara Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 cup diced carrots
• 4 cans diced celery
• 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes, low sodium
• 2 cups Italian seasoning
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups raw spinach, roughly chopped

Method

1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic powder and cook for 10 minutes until fragrant.
2. 2 Add diced carrots and diced celery. Cook for 5 minutes until slightly soft.
3. 3 Stir in crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
4. 4 Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.