Marinara Sauce

Name: Marinara Sauce
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 small onions, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 celery stalks, finely chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 2 dried bay leaves

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 small onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 dried bay leaves

Directions

1

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2

Add the onions and garlic and saute until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
3

Add the celery, carrots, and salt and pepper.
4

Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
5

Add the tomatoes and bay leaves, and simmer uncovered over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 1 hour.
6

Remove and discard the bay leaves.
7

Season the sauce with more salt and pepper to taste.