Red Sauce Base - Marinara

Name: Red Sauce Base - Marinara
Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced or minced; 2 cups minced or grated carrots; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 3 tablespoons fresh minced thyme; 120 ounces canned whole peeled tomatoes, crushed; 1 cup fresh basil leaves; Salt and freshly ground pepper

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced or minced
2 cups minced or grated carrots
1/2 cup dry red wine
3 tablespoons fresh minced thyme
120 ounces canned whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
1 cup fresh basil leaves
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

1

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and heat.
2

Add the onions and garlic to the pan, cooking until the onions have softened.
3

Next, add the carrots, stir, and then add the wine to deglaze.
4

Next, reduce the heat to medium and add the thyme, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
5

Add the tomatoes and juices, bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
6

Finally, add the basil and continue to cook over low heat, 20 to 30 minutes.
7

Taste to season and remove from the heat.