Marinara

By paulnorman

Martha Stewart - for Lasagna

Ingredients

• 2 cans (28 ounces each) whole peeled plum tomatoes, undrained
• 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped (2 tablespoons)
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1.Pulse tomatoes and juices in a food processor until coarsely chopped.

2. Heat garlic and oil in a 5-quart pot over medium heat until garlic begins to sizzle, about 2 minutes. Add tomato puree, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Let cool slightly. Sauce can be refrigerated, covered, for up to 3 days.