Basic Marinara Recipe

9 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 (28-30 ounce.) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 2 (6 ounce.) cans tomato paste
  • 4 tbsp. sugar (more if sweet marinara is desired)
  • 1 tbsp. oregano
  • 1 tbsp. basil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic pwdr
  • 1 teaspoon onion pwdr
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic in oil, minced Or possibly 1 clove garlic, minced + 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. 1
    In 3 qt saucepan, place garlic and oil over low heat.
  2. 2
    When oil is slightly bubbling and garlic is gold in color (not brown), stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste.
  3. 3
    Blend till paste is absorbed into sauce, then add in seasoning and sugar; stir and cover.
  4. 4
    When sauce begins to bubble, stir; recheck flame to be sure it is low.
  5. 5
    Cover and let simmer 45 min to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6
    Serves 8.
  7. 7
    Optional: Add in sauteed onions, peppers or possibly mushrooms.

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