Classic Marinara Sauce

By tschnet1

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp virgin olive oil
• 2 cups diced red bell pepper
• 4 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 cups diced red onion
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 24 oz can stewed tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups double-strength chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat

Add the bell pepper and sauté until caramelized, about 7 minutes

Add the garlic, and cook briefly until light brown. Add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook until brown, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir to mix well

Add the tomatoes and their juice, the stock and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce until thick, about 25 minutes. Be sure to stir often to prevent scorching

Add the butter, oregano, parsley and basil, and stir well. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper