Basic Marinara

By á-3209

Ingredients

• 3 tbs olive oil
• 3 cups chopped yellow onion (about 3 medium)
• 1 tbs sugar
• 3 tbs minced garlic (about 6 cloves)
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 crushed fennel seeds
• 2 tbs balsamic vinegar
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium heat;
Add onion to pan;
Cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently;
Add sugar and next 7 ingredients (thru fennel seeds);
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly;
Stir in vinegar, cook 30 seconds;
Add broth and tomatoes, bring to simmer;
Cook over low heat for 55 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally