Marinara Sauce

By JAmero4702

Ingredients

• 2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Onion (1 Medium)
• 1 Tbs chopped fresh parsley
• 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 can (28 oz) Progresso Crushed Tomatoes with added Puree
• 1 large fresh basil sprig with leaves removed
• 1 tsp sea salt or kosher salt
• pinch of baking soda or sugar if desired

Preparation

Step 1

In 3 qt nonreactive saucepan, heat 2 Tbs of oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent. Stir in parsley and garlic; cook about 30 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes, basil stem and salt. Simmer uncovered 20 to 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. (If sauce tastes to acidic, add pinch of baking soda and cook 5 minutes longer. If sauce needs touch of sweetness, add pinch of sugar and cook 5 minutes longer.) Remove basil stem before serving.