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Marinara Sauce

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I think marinara sauce is one of life’s simple pleasures, and there’s nothing complicated about making your own pot of the stuff. The only thing it requires is a pot, a few ingredients, and a healthy dose of patience; the longer it simmers, the better it is!

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 whole yellow or white onion, diced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 whole large carrots, peeled and finely diced
  • 2 cans (28-ounces each) whole tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons sugar, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced plus more for serving
  • Cooked pasta, for serving
  • Fresh Parmesan cheese, for serving
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste, optional

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 100mins
Adapted from thepioneerwoman.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, and carrots and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pour the tomatoes and juice in a large bowl and use your hands to gently squish/smush the tomatoes so that the juices are released and they are all broken up. Add the contents of the bowl to the pot and stir. Add the salt, pepper, sugar, and oregano (or other dried or fresh herbs). Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Add minced fresh parsley at the end and taste, adjust the sauce for seasonings.

Toss with pasta, then serve on top of the pasta with Parmesan and more parsley (or fresh basil if you have it!)

Note:

If you like a slightly deeper flavor, add the optional tomato paste when you add the tomatoes.)

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