Rhu's Marinara Sauce

By AroundtheBaywithDD

Make the day before using to let flavors develop. Add store bought frozen meatballs (cooked) to sauce for spaghetti and meatballs.

Ingredients

• 1 TBSP olive oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/4 cup diced green pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup dry red wine
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 TBSP sugar
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 28 oz can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
• 1 6 oz can tomato paste

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in large dutch oven over medium high heat. Add onion, mushrooms, bell pepper and garlic. Saute 5 minutes or until tender. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, sitrring occasionally.

6 servings...1 cup each