Marinara

By Taraespo

My recipe, nutritional info. based on large batch.

Ingredients

• Large Batch:
• 1 large can (6 lb) of San Marzano whole tomatoes
• 1/2 c. olive oil
• 1 lg onion, chpd
• 12 garlic cloves, minced
• 5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 branch of basil
• fresh basil to garnish
• Small Batch:
• 2 28 oz cans of of San Marzano whole tomatoes
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 1/2 lg onion, chpd
• 4-6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp salt
• pepper to taste
• 1 branch of basil
• fresh basil to garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Simmer onion gently in oil for a good 5 minutes, add garlic and simmer a few more. Make sure it doesn't burn!!! Pour the can of tomatoes in a large bowl and crush the tomatoes with your hands - do as chunky or smooth as you would like. Add tomatoes and spices to pot with a branch of basil. Simmer for 45 minutes or so. When serving, top with fresh cut basil.