Hidden Garden Pasta Sauce for Children

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup eggplant, grated
• 1 cup zucchini, grated
• 1 cup carrot, grated
• 1 cup frozen spinach, chopped
• 12 cup onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 28 ounces cold water
• 14 cup fresh basil, chiffanade
• salt
• pepper

1. In large, heavy bottomed pot, heat oil over medium-low heat.
2. Add onion, eggplant, zuchini and carrot and saute until tender.
3. Add garlic and tomato paste and saute 2 minutes more, being careful not to allow garlic to brown.
4. Add remaining tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste and water.
5. Cover pot and bring to a simmer.
6. Vent pot lid and allow to simmer for 2 hours.
7. Add spinach and simmer for 10-15 minutes more.
8. Add basil during last 2-3 minutes of cooking time.

olive oil, eggplant, zucchini, carrot, frozen spinach, onion, garlic, tomato paste, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, fresh basil, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hidden-garden-pasta-sauce-for-children-123025 (may not work)