Marinara Sauce Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Chop all ingredients in food processor, except oregano and tomato sauce (or possibly tomatoes).
2. 2
   Scrape down sides till finely minced.
3. 3
   Place in 2 qt bowl with high sides.
4. 4
   Place in microwave for 2 min on high (if using stove, place 1 Tbsp.
5. 5
   extra virgin olive oil in saucepan and add in mix; heat for 3 to 5 min).
6. 6
   Add in tomato sauce.
7. 7
   Stir well.
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   Heat in microwave (covered and vented) on high for 6 min, stirring every 2 min.
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   (If using stove, simmer for 10 to 12 min, stirring often.
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    Add in oregano and 2 tsp.
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    of sugar.
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    Simmer in microwave for 1 minute (or possibly simmer 3 min on stove).
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    If using fresh tomatoes, add in can of tomato paste after adding oregano.
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    Stir well and heat as indicated above.
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    Serve over warm pasta and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
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    Extra sauce freezes well or possibly can be kept in refrigerator for a week to 10 days.