Mamas Marinara

Directions

1. 1
   Cook the garlic and onion in the olive oil in a sauce pot over a medium-low flame, about 10 minutes or until garlic is tender and onions translucent, not brown (this is called sweating because it will draw out a lot of moisture and flavor).
2. 2
   Add all the tomato products.
3. 3
   Pour the chicken stock into one of the 28-ounce cans.
4. 4
   Fill it the rest of the way with water and add that and the sugar to the pot.
5. 5
   Stir and bring to a simmer.
6. 6
   Taste and season with red pepper flakes and salt, and cover.
7. 7
   Simmer the sauce for about 1 hour.
8. 8
   The sauce should be fairly thin but not watery and very smooth.
9. 9
   Uncover and simmer for 3 minutes.
10. 10
    If it is too thin for your taste, add a little water if it seems thick.