Best Basic Marinara Sauce

By jakkelly

Ingredients

• 3 tbs olive oil
• 3 cups chopped onion
• 1 tbs sugar
• 3 tbs minced garlic
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
• 2 tbs balsamic vinegar
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3 28-oz cans crushed tomatoes

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

Saute onion and garlic in oil in large Dutch oven. Add sugar and all seasonings and cook one minute. Add vinegar and simmer 30 seconds. Add broth and tomatoes and simmer. Cook over low heat one hour or until thickened.