MARINARA SAUCE

By á-167718

Ingredients

• 4 large cans of crushed tomatoes
• 1 medium onion diced medium
• 3 carrots medium diced
• 3 celery ribs medium diced
• 1/2 green bell pepper medium diced
• 2 tsp. crushed garlic
• 1 small can of tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1 1/2 tsp. dried Italian herbs
• 2 T sugar or to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1-2 cups of red wine
• and extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

. in a hot skillet with olive oil saute the veggies until soft

. add in garlic and cook for a minute

.add in the tomato paste and cook for a couple of minutes, add a little olive oil to loosen the tomato paste

.add in red wine and stir for a minute, let wine reduce by half

. combine all ingredients in a stockpot or a crock pot and cook on low heat for at least 2 hours. Taste and adjust seasoning

. remove bay leaves and puree sauce , sauce is better made ahead of use