'winter' Marinara

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium sized saucepan heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. 2
   Add onion, garlic, basil, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
3. 3
   Cook mixture until onion and garlic are translucent, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. 4
   Reduce heat if onions and/or garlic start to brown.
5. 5
   Empty the tomatoes (including juice) into a separate bowl.
6. 6
   Using your hands, squeeze and crush each tomato.
7. 7
   Add the tomatoes and juice to the onion and garlic mixture.
8. 8
   Add the cup of beef stock.
9. 9
   Over medium heat, continue cooking uncovered until sauce reduces by 1/3 (30-45 minutes), stirring occasionally to make sure sauce doesn't burn.
10. 10
    Use the sauce in a meaty lasagna or sub it for any other sauce in any other recipe for a change.