This is a very easy, mild, & smooth sauce I made with kids in mind (my 3-year-old actually). Other marinara sauces were too heavy in texture and flavor that my little tot wouldt eat. I made this one, and she gobbled it right up. Place it on top of your pasta of choice (like zucchini or yellow squash noodles made with a vegetable spiral slicer).I created this recipe based off of Jennifer Cornbleets Marinara Sauce in her Raw Food Made Easy cookbook. more»

3 Medium-sized, ripe tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup Sun-dried tomatoes (soaked or oil packed)
1/2 cup Red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (cold pressed)
1 tablespoon Basil Leaves, Fresh
1 teaspoon Oregano or Italian herbs, dried

Place all ingredients in a blender or VitaMix and blend until smooth. Adjust the water to get the consistency that's right for you (or your kids). The blender, especially if using a VitaMix, will warm the sauce as it blends. more»